Unit Award Scheme

76176

CREATING WILDLIFE PONDS

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
shown knowledge of 1. the definition of a pond	Student completed work
2. at least three reasons why ponds have been lost from our landscape	Student completed work
3. why a high quality wildlife pond requires clean water	Student completed work
4. at least two ways to ensure a clean water supply for a pond	Student completed work
5. at least two ways in which varied design can lead to higher biodiversity in wildlife ponds	Student completed work
6. at least two considerations to take into account when siting a new pond	Student completed work
7. at least two potential threats that may have a negative impact on a wildlife pond	Student completed work
8. at least two types of pond liners and one advantage and disadvantage for each type	Student completed work
9. at least three plant species which encouirage pond wildlife	Student completed work
10. at least two plant species which should not be planted in ponds	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of 11. what is meant by the term 'succession'	Student completed work
12. what is meant by the term 'natural colonisation'.	Student completed work

Approved 24 Aug 2016

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