Chapter Four

Question 1

Q1. On new planting sites, what is the percentage area allocated for Area of Biodiversity Enhancement (ABE)?

Answer 1

15%

Question 2

Q2. When preparing a site for planting there are a number of different methods that can be used in site preparation depending on the site; name two ground preparation methods?

Answer 2

Mechanical mounding, ripping, planting machine, ploughing

Question 3

Q3. From a public road what is the setback distances for broadleaf and conifer woodlands respectively?

Answer 3

10m – broadleaf
20m conifer

Question 4

Q4 .when planning a forest - what is the standard set back distance from a dwelling and what is it with the adjacent owners consent?

Answer 4

60m
30m – adjacent neighbours consent

Question 5

Q5. Regarding overhead power lines, what is the range in meters for unplanted corridors?

Answer 5

20m – 74m

Question 6

Q6. Why is having good access important to a developing young forest?

Answer 6

Checking for damage and other potential issues

Question 7

Q7. What methods are commonly used as weed control in a young merging forest?

Answer 7

Manually – pulling, trampling, cutting
Mulching
Chemical application

Question 8

Q8. What is meant by beating up or filling in?

Answer 8

Plant replacement

Question 9

Q9. What is the purpose of inspection paths in a woodland/forest?

Answer 9

So growth can be monitored,
Timber quality can be accessed,
Timber can be measured

Question 10

Q10. What is the purpose of pruning?

Answer 10

For the purpose of encouraging the formation of knot-free high quality timber