Sustainable Management in Forest of Dean

Question 1

Environmental - Coppicing

Answer 1

1. cutting hazel trees at their base mean lots of new shoots grow rapidly which can be harvested.
2. allows more light to the forest floor so biodiversity increases
3. The trees live for many years rather than being entirely cut down
4. A project called “New Leaf” is getting young people involved with coppicing to reduce youth unemployment.

Question 2

Environmental - Wildlife management

Answer 2

1. Forest commision have been culling wild boar .
2. There are 1500 wild boars which damage habitats
   when they root around in the undergrowth
3. cause a nuisance to visitors and local residents
4. They aim to reduce numbers to 400 but they are still continuing to breed as there is enough food for 10,000.

Question 3

Social - Education

Answer 3

1. Forester’s forest is an outreach education programme which raises awareness of the woodland and gets people involved with litter picking and wildlife surveys.
2. Bristol Council run the Dean Field Studies Centre which works with local schools on environmental education .

Question 4

Social - Recreation

Answer 4

1. The Forestry Commission has made cycle and walking trails to stop people damaging the forest floor and ensure mountain bikers don’t destroy sensitive habitats.