Case Study: The National Forest

Question 1

when was the national forest created?

Answer 1

1990

Question 2

how big is the forest?

Answer 2

it covers 520 square km of the English Midlands

Question 3

what counties and towns does it cover?

Answer 3

Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, an area that includes the towns of Burton upon Trent and Ashby de la Zouch

Question 4

how has the original woodland cover been increased?

Answer 4

it has gone from 6% to 18% by planting 7 million trees

Question 5

when does thinning of a woodland occur?

Answer 5

once the woodland has reached 20-25 years of age

Question 6

what trees tend to be felled?

Answer 6

usually those of poorer form or smaller, suppressed individuals that have been out-competed by their neighbours

Question 7

softwood timber from conifer trees uses

Answer 7

used in the construction, fencing, fibreboard and woodchip markets

Question 8

How many jobs does tourism create?

Answer 8

4000 jobs from tourism

Question 9

‘Conkers’ information

Answer 9

family visitor attraction near Ashby de le Zouch, containing ropes courses, activity trails, play zones etc.

Question 10

conservation and community involvement methods

Answer 10

involvement of locals through educational and recreational visits and sponsored tree planting

Question 11

what are The National Forest’s 3 main benefits?

Answer 11

1. Ecological benefits: conservation and creation of habitats, involving locals
2. Commercial benefits: commercial forestry supplies timber and tourism generates income
3. Recreational benefits: local community involved and can enjoy end result

Question 12

How many people visit the forest every year?

Answer 12

visitor numbers at almost 8 million per year