epping forest

Question 1

location?

Answer 1

south-east England

Question 2

type of forest?

Answer 2

• small scale ecosystem
• temperate deciduous forest
• contains oak, elm, ash, beech, etc.

Question 3

biodiversity?

Answer 3

• 9 amphibian and reptile species
• 38 bird species
• 20 dragonfly species
• 700 fungi species (important decomposers)

Question 4

adaptations?

Answer 4

• as they lose their leaves in winter, they grow large broad leaves in spring to photosynthesize as much as possible and conserve more energy for the winter
• many different varieties of species to support many primary consumers

Question 5

value?

Answer 5

• hunting grounds (not so recently)
• timber resource
• recreation (easily accessible)

Question 6

management?

Answer 6

• Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
• many insects and earthworms protected by law