New Forest

Question 1

Area and Population?

Answer 1

480 square km with 175,000 population

Question 2

Importance of tourism?

Answer 2

Very popular with 15 Million bringing in £500 Million annually

Question 3

Problems with tourism?

Answer 3

Delicate plants trampled, Animals run over by fast driving, Access controlled during timber extraction, 50% privately owned with 40% of that not managed therefore overgrown and unattractive

Question 4

Timber production?

Answer 4

50,000 tonnes produced every year, conifers are replaced by native deciduous trees when cut down

Question 5

Pesticide use?

Answer 5

Herbicides and pesticides used sparingly to avoid damage to ecosystem

Question 6

Work periods?

Answer 6

Reduced between April and Autumn so nesting birds are not disturbed

Question 7

Courses?

Answer 7

Private landowners are given courses in sustainable woodland management

Question 8

Visitor control?

Answer 8

Car parks provided so people don’t park on verges, cycle paths and routes set up, barriers stop access to vulnerable areas

Question 9

Sustainable transport?

Answer 9

Hotels and campsites encouraged to join in with open top bus tour “New Forest tour” as well as electric vehicle and bike hire with several charging points provided.

Question 10

Visitor Leaflet?

Answer 10

“5 ways to love the forest” encourages visitors to drive slowly or leave their cars behind

Question 11

Green leaf businesses?

Answer 11

Local businesses sign up to a scheme to use local products, encourage walking/cycling and set aside 10% of their grounds for wildlife and support sustainably