Ecosystem Management: Deciduous Forests

Deciduous forests are found in more temperate climes and are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. What can we do to limit our impact on these ecosystems?

Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points.

In the UK, deciduous forests have declined drastically within the last 5000 years, now covering just 10% of the land.

The declining deciduous forests are now subject to preservation measures, aimed at conservation of the ecosystem.

Pollarding, the pruning of trees to encourage growth, has provided a lasting home for birds, insects and fungi in Epping Forest.

In the New Forest near Southampton, controlled grazing and restricted recreation allows flowers to flourish.

A Twig Context Film.
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