[Part 2]- TOPIC 3C: Deciduous woodlands 🪵🦔

Question 1

What is the difference between a good 🆚 a service ?

Answer 1

• a good, is the physical products obtained from ecosystems
• ; a service, is the functions of the ecosystems that keep the planet healthy

Question 2

What are three examples, of goods in deciduous woodlands ?

Answer 2

• wood used for fires and stoves in the winter
• wood pellets used in power stations, for biofuel
• and, timber used in the construction industry in roofing

Question 3

What are two examples, of services in deciduous woodlands ?

Answer 3

• the protection of plants and animal species
• recreation- which is used for cycling, walking and picnics.

Question 4

What is a structural effect of climate change ?

Hint: rising

Answer 4

• a structural effect of climate change, is one which affects the structure of deciduous woodlands
• for example, rising temperatures and drier conditions, increase the risk of forest fires destroying wildlife habitats

Question 5

What is a ‘functional’ [functioning] effect of climate change, in decidous woodlands ?,

Hint: periods

Answer 5

• periods of drought due to climate change, could threaten the survival of deciduous trees- making them vulnerable to diseases

Question 6

Give an example, of how climate change can affect the biodiversity of deciduous woodlands ?

Hint: diseases

Answer 6

• milder winters due to climate change, could also threaten species as pests survive, causing a rise in [tree] diseases- which reduces biodiversity

Question 7

What are three causes of deciduous woodland deforestation ?

Answer 7

• Agricultural change – Increased demand putting pressure on ancient woodlands.
• Urbanisation and population growth – Pressure on the countryside where houses are sought after.
• Timber extraction – Faster growing and more profitable trees reduce biodiversity.

Question 8

[Easy] How do national parks protect deciduous woodlands ?

Answer 8

• National Parks protect deciduous woodlands through sustainable management, such as the New Forest

Question 9

What’s an example, of a sustainable protection strategy ?

Hint: cut down

Answer 9

• new trees are planted to replace those cut down.
• and, private landowners are funded to plant native species.

Question 10

What is the green leaf tourism scheme ?

Hint: dedicate

Answer 10

• The Green Leaf Tourism Scheme promotes the use of local products, and businesses may also dedicate land for wildlife and recreation.
• this is because, the local scheme rewards accommodation provieders for taking a sustainable approach, to running their businesses

Question 11

How have the national park authority provided a sustainable management strategy, for decidous woodlands ?

Answer 11

• Careful management by the National Park Authority (NPA) provides dedicated walk and cycle routes in fragile areas.