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WorksheetsTBSHS GCSE Geography - The New Forest case study
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
The New Forest has been managing tree growth for decades using the technique shown in the image.
Name the management technique:
Pollarding
Afforestation
Deforestation
Coppicing
Half the forestry in the New Forest is managed by the Forestry Commission. The remaining half is managed by private landowners.
How do the FC help to support the private owners?
The FC run courses in sustainable woodland management
The FC fine landowners if they deforest areas
The FC just let landowners do what they want to their woodland
The FC have encouraged landowners to change their woodland to heathland
In order to minimise damage from grazing animals, tree growth can be managed by the technique shown in the image.
Name the management technique:
Pollarding
Afforestation
Deforestation
Coppicing
