OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mark Twain National Forest extends across twelve pocketed districts in the central and southern half of Missouri. Much of the Forest lies within the Ozark Highlands, with pine and oak forests that provide a home for nearly 200 species found no where else.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pitch loblolly or pitlolly pine (Pinus rigida x taeda) is a hybrid that reaches 60 feet at maturity. These trees are fast-growing, with good winter hardiness, drought and heat resistance, and tolerance to poor soils. These trees have three needles per fascicle and cones are about 3 to 4 inches-long.