ASSESSMENT 3: REFLECTIVE EXERCISE

Forest Products Industry in Your State:

After completing the assignments in Module 10, “The Significance of Private Forests in the U.S.” take some time to reflect on the products you use in your daily life that result from these private forests. Also take some time to reflect on the effect forest products have on your state’s economy. Answer the following questions (you may find some answers at http://www.50states.com).

1) Define Timber Forest Products.

2) What Timber Forest Products are created in your state?

3) Is the Timber Forest Product Industry a leading industry in your state?

4) What are the leading industries in your state economy?

5) In how many states is the Timber Forest Products Industry a leading industry (in the top ten)? *Bonus Question: Name the states.

6) Would you like to own forestland in the future?

7) If you owned forestland, what would you own it for?