Managed Woodlands Flashcards
Managed woodlands are generally smaller with
An increased amount of edge habitat.
Coppicing is a form of woodland management where
Trees are cut down and allowed to re-sprout and stems are harvested at certain time intervals.
The types of disturbance in a managed woodland is
Different than in a natural woodland.
In a natural woodland, trees fall naturally as a result of old-age, disease or wind-throw. The wood is attacked by fungi and inverabrates. In managed woodlands,
The disturbance may be from coppicing and it is likely the wood is removed. Trees may also have been planted.
Managed woodlands may have bee wholly or partly
Cleared at some point and will have a history of management. In contrast, an old growth forest should have a history of natural processes.
