Forestry Studies 20, 30

(a)	Explain how different types of maps (e.g., base, topographic or contour, soil type, geologic, forest stand or type and road) benefit the forestry industry.
(b)	Distinguish between mapping and remote sensing.
(c)	Analyze the importance of using current remote sensing techniques (e.g., GPS, aerial laser 3D mapping and real-time satellite imaging) in forest exploration.
(d)	Explain how mapping is part of the planning process in sustainably harvesting forest products.
(e)	Research the benefits of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and how it can provide information to the forestry industry.
(f)	Describe how mapping can support the evaluation of forest structure and age.
(g)	Investigate how mapping can be beneficial in fire management and prevention.
(h)	Analyze how forest mapping can show the relationship between common biogeochemical cycles (i.e., carbon, water, phosphorus and nitrogen).
(i)	Describe the three main ways remote sensing and mapping can be applied to the forestry industry (i.e., reconnaissance mapping, commercial forestry and environmental monitoring).