The Tree Marker E-Learning Modules serve as a primer or refresher to meet the learning objectives of the Level 1 Tree Marking Course. To assist in learning and better preparation for the Level 1 course, it is strongly recommended that Tree Markers participate in the e-learning modules found below.
1.0 Basic Understanding of Forestry and Forest Management Terminology in Ontario
Lesson 1.1 Overview of Forestry in Ontario
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Lesson 1.2 Forest Management Planning in Ontario
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Lesson 1.3 Tree Marking in Ontario
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2.0 Basic Understanding of Tree Identification
Lesson 2.1 Tree Dendrology
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Lesson 2.2 Hardwood Tree Identification
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Lesson 2.3 Conifer Tree Identification
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3.0 Basic Understanding of Forest Measurement Principles and Procedures
Lesson 3.1 Measuring and Calculation of Basal Area
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Lesson 3.2 Measuring Crown Closure, Tree Heights, and Tree Diameters
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4.0 Basic Understanding of Principles of the Tree Classification and Understanding of Tree Potential to become Forest Products
Lesson 4.1 Classification of Trees
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Lesson 4.2 Other Factors in Tree Quality
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5.0 Basic Understanding of the Selection and Shelterwood Silviculture Systems
Lesson 5.1 Selection Silviculture System
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Lesson 5.2 Uniform Shelterwood Silviculture System
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6.0 Basic Understanding of Forest Dwelling Wildlife and Habitat Information
Lesson 6.1 Protecting Biodiversity in Ontario’s Crown Forests
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Lesson 6.2 Key Wildlife Components
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