Define the term "goods", as in goods and services.
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Define the term "goods", as in goods and services.
Goods are something that you can physically hold in your hands, such as wood.
What is a good provided by deciduous woodlands?
Deciduous woodlands provide wood that can be used for energy production, fires and stoves in the winter.
Name a use of timber from deciduous woodlands.
Timber is used in the construction industry to build homes, furniture, fencing, etc.
Define the term "service", as in goods and services.
A service is something that you can't hold, such the protection of plants and animals.
What is the main service provided by deciduous woodlands?
Carbon storage by removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
What leisure/tourism service do deciduous woodlands provide?
Deciduous woodlands provide opportunities for cycling, walking, and picnics for the leisure/tourism service.
True or false?
Deciduous woodlands are very vulnerable to climate change.
False.
Being in temperate climates, they are less vulnerable.
How can deciduous trees help monitor climate change?
Through dendrochronology, the study of tree rings over long periods.
What climate change threat could increase forest fires?
Climate change can increase the threat of forest fires because of rising temperatures and drier conditions.
How would climate change impact the function of deciduous woodlands?
An increase in temperature could lead to milder winters and earlier fruiting and flowering. Changes to rainfall could threaten the survival of trees and make them vulnerable to pests and disease
How will mild winters impact biodiversity in deciduous woodlands?
Pests and diseases may not be killed off during milder winter periods, threatening species.
True or false?
The UK's growing population has not impacted woodlands.
False.
Population growth has contributed to deforestation of woodlands.
How can pesticide/herbicide use affect deciduous woodlands?
Spraying pesticides or herbicides on nearby crops can be blown by the wind into woodlands and damage the biodiversity.
What activity centuries ago led to woodland clearing in the UK?
Most of the land in the UK that is used for farming was cleared of deciduous woodland centuries ago.
True or false?
Trees are replaced faster than they are cut down.
False.
Trees are slow-growing and are often cut down (felled) faster than can be replaced.
What is the definition of sustainable forestry?
The use of forests in a way that maintains their biodiversity, productivity and regenerative capacity.
Name a woodland management approach for sustainability.
A woodland management approach for sustainability is restricting large-scale clearing of trees on steep slopes.
What does pollarding mean?
Pollarding is the trimming back of tree limbs to prevent trees from toppling over as part of woodland management.
Name a wildlife management approach.
Fencing off areas of forest against animal grazing.
What organisation markets and sells sustainable timber products?
The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) markets and sells sustainable timber products.
Name a leisure/tourism management approach.
Examples of leisure and tourism management strategies are well-managed visitor centres and signposted woodland trails.
What educational role does the Forestry Commission play?
Advising people to replace felled trees and use pesticides sparingly.
Where is the New Forest National Park located?
The New Forest is located on the south coast of England and covers 480 sq km.
Why is work restricted in the New Forest between April and August?
Work is restricted between April and August, to minimises the disturbance to nesting birds.
What tourism pressure does New Forest face?
Tourism in the New Forest brings 15 million visitors annually, causing trampling, erosion, litter and fires.