Case Study - Epping Forest

Question 1

Where is the forest?

Answer 1

Essex, north east London

Question 2

How big is it?

Answer 2

2,500ha and 19km long, 4km wide

Question 3

In Norman times what was the forest used for?

Answer 3

Kings and queens used it for deer hunting.

Poor people used it to graze their animals and collect wood.

Question 4

What is pollarding?

Answer 4

Cutting trees at about shoulder height, above the level of browsing by animals.

Question 5

Sustainable management of wood definition?

Answer 5

It ensures a supply of wood for future generations

Question 6

How have they protected a large number of old trees?

Answer 6

Been called a ‘Site of special scientific interest’ so can’t be cut down

Question 7

Climate characteristics in a deciduous forest?

Answer 7

Not too hot - 24*,
Not too cold - rarely below freezing,
Rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year

Question 8

Vegetation characteristics in a deciduous forest?

Answer 8

Mainly oak, beach, birch and ash,
She’d their leaves in Autumn,
Much of the year is quite dark

Question 9

Soil characteristics in a deciduous forest?

Answer 9

Brown soil,
Leaf litter helps to replenish the soils,
Tree roots bind together the soil,
Rich and fertile soil

Question 10

Commercial uses in a deciduous forest?

Answer 10

Shops,
Cafe,
Ice cream van

Question 11

Recreation characteristics in a deciduous forest?

Answer 11

Runners,
Mountain bikers,
Walkers,
Sightseeing,
Scouts,
DofE

Question 12

Conservation characteristics in a deciduous forest?

Answer 12

No overgrown paths,
No hunting or fishing,
Cleaning pond