Windsor Forest Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Windsor Forest?
A
Windsor, South East England, The Uk, Europe
2
Q
When did the UK’s deciduous forest start to decline?
A
1750
3
Q
Why did the UK’s deciduous forest start to decline?
A
There was a demand for the land to be used for farming
4
Q
By 1919 what percentage of the UK’s forest remained?
A
5%
5
Q
What was Windsor Forest originally?
A
Medieval Hunting ground
6
Q
How big is Windsor Forest?
A
3 100 hectares
7
Q
What protects Windsor Forest?
A
Natural England
8
Q
How many Oak and Beech trees are there over 500 years old?
A
900
9
Q
What are the two current uses for Windsor Forest?
A
1) Conservation
2) Recreation
10
Q
What is Windsor Forest not used for?
A
Timber Production
