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29 Chapter 2: Forestry Products and Techniques

Text-Dependent Questions 1. Maple syrup is made from sap. How is the sap gathered and processed? 2. Some forest animals are trapped. What reasons are there for an animal to be trapped? Which animals are trapped? 3. Why is gathering ginseng illegal in some areas? What role does ginseng play in a forest ecosystem? Research Projects 1. What are the requirements to get fishing or trapping license in your state? How do you go about doing that? What animals or fish might you be able to catch in your area? 2. Can you identify common mushrooms? Take a guidebook with you to the supermarket and see if you can identify the ones in the vegetable aisle. What characteristics do these varieties have?