Section 2 - Epping forest case study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Epping forest?
A
Essex, UK
2
Q
What type of woodland is it
A
deciduous
3
Q
What does SAC mean
A
Special area of conservation
4
Q
How much of epping forest is SAC
A
66%
5
Q
What does SSI mean
A
Special scientific interest
6
Q
How much of epping forest is SSI
A
70%
7
Q
What happens here in spring
A
producers such as bluebells start to store nutrience to be eaten by consumers
8
Q
What happens here in summer
A
Broad leaves grow quickly to maximise photosynthesis
9
Q
What happens here in autumn
A
Trees shed leaves to conserve energy due to losing summer sunlight
10
Q
What happens here in winter
A
Bacteria decompose the new leaf litter and release nutrients into the soil, so that bluebells can grow again in spring and repeat the cycle
11
Q
How is the forest managed
A
- Visitors pick fruit and berries which help spread the seeds
- trees are cut down to encourage new timber growth
