TBSHS GCSE Geography - The New Forest case study

Where is the New Forest National Park located?

• On the west coast of England

• On the south coast of England

• Close to Birmingham

• Close to London

How many people visit the New Forest National Park each year?

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 1 million

• 15 million

Select the ways in which visitors cause problems in the New Forest National Park

• Erosion of footpaths by walking

• Starting fires with barbeques

• Running over ponies and pigs by driving cars too fast

• Looking at rotting timber in poorly managed sections of the National Park

Management of the New Forest

Which statement(s) is/are correct?

• When deciduous trees in conservation areas are cut down for timber, they are replaced by conifer trees.

• The New Forest produces 500,000 tonnes of timber each year.

• When conifers in conservation areas are cut down for timber, they are replaced by native-species deciduous trees.

• The percentage of deciduous trees is decreasing in the New Forest National Park.

Management of the New Forest

Which statement(s) is/are correct?

• Foresters cut down timber, plant new trees and cull deer in summer.

• Foresters cut down timber, plant new trees and cull deer in winter.

• Work in deciduous woodland between April and August is minimised so nesting birds are not disturbed.

• Work in deciduous woodland between November and March is minimised so nesting birds are not disturbed.

Management of the New Forest

Which of the following is a system to control where visitors go in the New Forest?

• Visitors are encouraged to drive slowly through the New Forest

• The Forest Marque certifies that local wood products are made from sustainable New Forest timber

• Special cycle routes and paths have been set up throughout the Park

Which approaches promote sustainable use of the New Forest?

• Local landowners can get grants to help improve biodiversity in their woodlands through planting native species

• The New Forest produces 50,000 tonnes of timber each year

• 15 million people visit the New Forest annually

• Barriers are used to stop visitor access to areas where forestry work is taking place

Choose TWO characteristics of a Green Leaf business

• They have to grow grass on their roof to increase biodiversity

• They use local products where possible

• They set aside 10% of their grounds for local wildlife

• They provide green tea for their staff

The New Forest is carefully managed by the NPA.

NPA stands for...

• National Park Agency

• Natural Protection Association

• National Protection of Animals

• National Park Authority

The National Park Authority encourages hotels and campsites to join in sustainable transport schemes.

Examples include:

• The New Forest open-topped bus

• Bike hire

• Electric vehicle charge points

• All examples are correct