LA CES CEU – Taking on the Big Places: How to Build and Maintain Self-Sufficient Landscapes, 12.8.21 Successfully complete the following quiz to qualify for 1 LA CES continuing education credit. A passing grade requires 8 correct answers. CEU LA CES Webinar 12.7.21 - Taking on the Big Places First Name(Required) Middle Name or Initial (as it appears on license) Last Name(Required) ASLA # CLARB # CSLA # FL# Email 1. Why are thins soil advantageous to building and maintaining self-sufficient landscapes? a. Most weeds thrive in rich soils. b. Invasive species are slower to establish in thin soils. c. Numerous native species thrive in thin soils. d. All the above 2. Common native species are less valuable than rare native species. True False 3. Short-lived perennials offer us what advantage(s)? a. They can grow in any conditions b. They are often good at seeding around landscapes c. They are showier than long-loved perennials d. They are more ecologically beneficial than long-lived perennials 4. What tool can be employed in rich soils to aid in long-term invasive species management? a. Regular applications of herbicides b. Brush cutters/weed whackers c. Competition from other plants d. Short-lived perennials 5. Which of the following statements about mowing is false? a. Mowing should be done as high as possible to leave overwintering habitat intact b. Mowing should be accomplished in spring whenever possible c. The height of mowing is more important than the time of year d. Mowing low is important if you are overseeding a site 6. Forests are the most important habitat in the northeast. True False 7. Forests are the most common habitat in the northeast. True False 8. Species that spread vigorously are weeds and should be avoided. True False 9. Soil testing provides valuable insight as to what amendments should be added to a site to make it suitable for native species. True False 10. Which question is most important to ask for determining how to build a self-sufficient landscape? a. What is the goal of the site? b. What are the conditions present? c. What resources are available? d. Where is the overlap in the above questions? Δ
