Services

Question 1

Recreation

Answer 1

1. deciduous woodlands are popular destination eg cycling, horse riding, nature walks
2. The New Forest has around 15 million visitors per year

Question 2

Carbon capture

Answer 2

1. Uk’s woodlands capture 1 million tonnes of carbon each year

Question 3

Conservation

Answer 3

1. Forest areas often preserve rare plants and animal species
2. eg In the New Forest in an important habitat for woodland birds - 75% of the UK’s dartford warblers live there
3. recent studies have shown a 95% decline in woodland birds