Dulwich Upper Wood Conservation Area 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyCase studiesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: George WhiteCreated on: 05-05-14 13:52 Dulwich Upper Wood Conservation Area Located in south-east London - a 2ha remnant of a much larger wooded area Species in the wood: Trees include sycamore, oak, ash, yew, chestnut and lime Most ground shaded so few plants apart from shrubs Ancient plants e.g wood anemone and bluebells Over 250 types of fungi - help with decay of other plant material Mammals such as foxes, bats and mice Over 40 species of bird Many insect species 1 of 2 Dulwich Upper Wood Conservation Area Why is it interesting?: Conservation of Victorian gardens and ancient woodland Number of habitats such as a pond and coppiced areas Site is managed in some areas but left to grow wild in others Plenty of wildlife 'Original' habitats preserved - public access allowed through a network of trails Educational value 2 of 2
Discuss the relative importance of physical and human factors in accounting for changes to vegetation over time within ecosystems in the British Isles (40 marks) 0.0 / 5
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