Unit Award Scheme

LE4480 INTRODUCTION TO WOODLAND MANAGEMENT FOR NATURE CONSERVATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least three reasons why woodlands in Britain need to be actively managed	Student completed work
2	three features of woodland most valuable to wildlife conservation, eg deadwood, species variety, glades, varied woodland structure	Student completed work
3	three types of woodland management systems suitable for nature conservation, eg coppicing, continuous cover forestry, non-intervention	Student completed work
4	three health and safety issues relevant to practical woodland management work, eg tree felling safety zones, personal protective equipment, lone working arrangements, biological hazards	Student completed work
5	the meaning of the term 'habitat change' and at least three implications of this for biodiversity	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	identify managed and unmanaged woodland	Summary sheet
7	explain the meaning of 'ancient semi-natural woodland'	Summary sheet
8	identify three key features of multi-function woodland, eg access paths, variety of tree species, timber producing potential, proximity to population centres	Summary sheet
9	state at least three ways woodland management work can be modified to benefit wildlife	Summary sheet
experienced
10	participating in a practical woodland management project.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 November 2008Level - Entry Level