Epping Forest

Question 1

Location and background

Answer 1

Deciduous woodland to the south east of london
19 km long and 4km wide
Site of special scientific interest so it is protected

Question 2

Species

Answer 2

Complex food web
Native trees ie. Beech, elm and oak
Shrub layer: hazel and holly
Prim consumers, insects, small mammals and deer, 38 species of birds
Secondary consumers, owls, adders and fox
700 species of fungi, important de composers
100 lakes and ponds provide habitats for numerous species

Question 3

Interdependence

Answer 3

Changing seasons such as flowering, photosynthesis and shedding
Food webs
Process of decomposition ensures there are plenty nutrients in the soil for further growth

Question 4

Management

Answer 4

Protecting environment whilst allowing people to use it recreationally
Cutting trees down to ground level to encourage new growth
Cattle reintroduced to support flora
Volunteers clear rubbish and maintain ponds