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Louisiana Arborist Exam 2024 Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025) 100% Guarantee Pass Discuss the differences between "flush cuts" and proper cuts made to outer portions of branch collar. How do "flush cuts" affect growth? Answer A proper cut leaves the branch bark ridge, branch collar, a...

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Louisiana Arborist Exam

Questions & Answers



1. Discuss the differences between "flush cuts" and proper cuts made to outer

portions of branch collar. How do "flush cuts" affect growth?

Answer A proper cut leaves the branch bark ridge, branch collar, and swollen collar in

tact. It enables thecut to close in a circular fashion. Flush cuts remove it and opens the

tree to decay by removing dead wood which branch defense zones form.



2. Explain thinning cut and describe how they will affect the tree.

Answer It is removingthe branch back to the lateral branch, large enough to assume

terminal role.It opensthe tree, reduces weight, reduces height, and retains its shape.



3. Discuss Shingo's theory of walling off infections in trees called CODIT

(Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees).

Answer 1) Trees are highly compartmental-ized.

2) If the tree is wounded, it will heal itself by walling itself off from injury.






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4. How will pruning a tree at time of transplanting affect tree growth?

Answer It de- creases root growth.You should avoid pruning except for broken or

damaged limbs.



5. Are there advantages of pruning a tree at planting time?

Answer No



6. What is the major objective in crown cleaning?

Answer It removes dead, diseased,and dying crowded or wealdy attached limbs

from the crown. the objective is to correct small growth problems before they get

big growth problems.



7. Name five methods used to apply fertilization to trees.

Answer Broadcasting, drillhole, injection, foliar application, and implants



8. Are wound dressings or paint recommended after making pruning cuts?

Why?

Answer No, studies show it does no good.





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9. What is the purpose of crown restoration?

Answer Improves structure and appear-ance of improperly pruned or storm-

damaged trees by encouraging new growth.



10. List 3 ways cavities are started in trees.

Answer Insects, lightning, and wounds.



11. What is the definition of a tree?

Answer A woody perennial with one or several trunkswhich grow higher than 12-15

ft in height.



12. List five species of trees to plant under a power line.

Answer Crape myrtle, chastetree, red bud, silver bell, dogwood.



13. If you want to fertilize a tree by broadcasting 4 lbs. of actual nitrogen and

want to use 16-4-8 fertilizer, how often would you apply it over 1000 sq. ft. in

one year?

Answer 1 lb. of Nitrogen / .16 (N in fertilizer) = 6.25 lbs per 1,000 ft.





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6.25 lbs of Fertilizer x 4 lbs of N = 25 lbs of Fertilizer annually.


6.25 lbs. of 16-4-8 fertilizer should be applied 4 times a year.




14. List the most important pieces of safety equipment when using a chain-

saw.

Answer Safety glasses, earplugs, face shield, hard hat, leg protection, and boots.



15. List the major parts of a tree and their function.

Answer Leaves - photosynthesis,transpiration.









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