Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

AN53 Natural Resources II - Forestry

Course Type: Adopted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand the forestry industry and the abundant forests in North Carolina.10%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Understand significant events in the forestry industry in the United States.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.02Understand roles government agencies play in the forestry industry.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.03Classify topography and soils, physiographic regions, and forest types of North Carolina.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.00Understand properties of wood and the manufacturing of forest products.9%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Understand chemical and physical properties of wood.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.02Explain primary and secondary products from wood.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.00Apply tree identification, timber cruising and timber measurement techniques.32%C3 Apply Procedural
3.01Understand the parts of a tree and their functions.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.02Apply the use of dendrology to identify common trees in North Carolina.8%C3 Apply Procedural
3.03Apply techniques to use forest maps and navigation tools.7%C3 Apply Procedural
3.04Apply tree measurement techniques through timber cruising.7%C3 Apply Procedural
3.05Apply the process to calculate tree volume for pulpwood and saw timber.7%C3 Apply Procedural
4.00Understand best management practices, safety, and timber harvesting methods.15%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Understand best management practices of the North Carolina Forest Service.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.02Understand forestry worker safety.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.03Understand tree harvesting equipment.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.04Compare methods of harvesting timber.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.00Understand silviculture and forest management techniques.17%C2 Understand Procedural
5.01Understand management objectives of forest landowners.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.02Understand silvicultural techniques used to establish forests.5%C2 Understand Procedural
5.03Understand silvicultural techniques used to manage forests.5%C2 Understand Procedural
5.04Understand major risks to forests in North Carolina.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.00Understand issues in the forestry industry.9%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.01Understand legal issues and statutes related to forestry in North Carolina.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.02Exemplify forest conservation strategies.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.03Understand the benefits of sustainable forest management and scientifically sound forest management decisions.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.00Understand forestry careers and skills needed to obtain employment.8%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.01Understand pathways for employment in the forestry industry.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.02Apply employability and durable skills in the forestry industry.4%B3 Apply Conceptual