Instructor Notes: Experimental Forest
Questions
Who would you interview regarding the Conservation Forest plantation?
What would come first: interviews or forest documentation?
What are the characteristics of good trees in a plantation?
What characteristics would disqualify a tree species for use in a plantation?
How would you document the plantation to convince people to visit it?
Could the demonstration have other uses beyond showing the growth of the trees?
What are the best features of the demonstration plantation? Worst?
Logistics & Safety Notes
There are some obvious safety considerations. These include:
- Debris on the forest floor.
- Bamboo with large, abundant and sharp thorns.
- The possibility of falling tree limbs.
There are no on-site facilities for restrooms or water.
Location: 21.96330 -159.41555
Things Which Should be in the Project Report
- Location (GPS)
- Map with basic information (features, scale, direction arrow)
- Clear identification of the people who created the forest
- Species identifications
General Notes
Garden access has been granted through the generosity of ...
The plantation is the result of a lot of hard work by people representing a number of groups. These include:
Brian has the brochure which was once distributed at the entrance.
Last Updated: September 24, 2011.