Deciduous woodlands management
- Created by: anekemayer
- Created on: 26-04-18 21:57
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- The New Forest
- The New Forest is a National Park, which requires sustainable management for a number of reasons.
- The National Park is a popular tourist attraction, with over 15 million visitors each year contributing towards the local economy.
- The movement of visitors through the forest is increasing litter, causing erosion of paths and increasing air pollution from traffic.
- Softwood and hardwood timber is being extracted for commercial use.
- 40% of the woodland is privately owned, and if often left unmanaged.
- Sustainable management of the New Forest
- New trees planted to replace those cut down
- The Green Leaf Tourism Scheme promotes use of local products; businesses give percentage of land for wildlife and encourage visitors to walk or use bikes.
- Tree felling controlled - some trees left; older trees felled and left to rot on forest floor.
- Work restricted between April and August minimises disturbance to nesting birds.
- Pesticide use limited to prevent damage to the natural ecosystem
- Sustainable transport schemes for tourists (e.g. bike and electric vehicle hire) helping to reduce congestion and air pollution
- Landowners funded to plant native tree species by NPA
- Awareness raising by NPA - leaflets, posters - on importance of sustainability in the New Forest
- Careful management by National Park Authority (NPA) ,with dedicated walking and cycling routes in more fragile areas
- The New Forest is a National Park, which requires sustainable management for a number of reasons.
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