UNIT 2 WORK BOOK

Unit 2: Forest School Programmes and the Woodland Environment

This Unit has 4 learning outcomes

3 credits – 30 hours

This unit has 4 learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

The learner will: The learner can:

1. Understand the structures of woodlands.

1.1. Explain the vertical and horizontal ecological structures of British woodland.

1.2. Differentiate between broad leaved and coniferous woodland ecosystems.

2. Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna.

2.1. Identify a range of woodland flora and fauna for own site, detailing identifying traits for each item.

3. Understand the importance of flora and fauna identification for the Forest School Programme leader.

3.1. Explain the importance of flora and fauna identification for the Forest School leader.

4. Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment.

4.1. Explain the sustainability of current and historic woodland management techniques in own location.

4.2. Explain ways to involve learners in sustainable woodland management.

Forest School Programme Leadership: Level 3 Training – UNIT 2

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Learning Outcome 1 : Understand the structures of woodlands(Word count guideline for answering questions below is between 50 –

400 words)

1.1Define the term eco-structure (the structural components that make up an ecosystem).

Write a short description defining the ecological structure of the British Woodland and how this affects wildlife in the woodland.

1.2Clearly explain and critically compare broadleaved and coniferous woodland ecosystem referring to: Definition of ecosystem and include the different levels, light, space, ease of access, biodiversity, ecology and interdependence.

Learning Outcome 2: Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna.

2.1Create an identification sheet on flora and fauna on your forest school site. A minimum of 12 species. Include trees; plants; insects; animals; birds, fungi. (Create in your own way – can use photos & anything of personal interest – Refer to example Template provided in Appendix 1).

Learning Outcome 3: Understand the importance of flora and fauna identification for the Forest School Programme Leader.

3.1Explain the importance of simple identification for an outdoor practitioner including information on how woodland/field-based flora & fauna can be used as learning resource.

Learning Outcome 4: Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment.

4.1Explain the sustainability of current and historic woodland management techniques in own locality – include coppicing, charcoal making, animal grazing, thinning, timber uses. (Sources of information include Natural England, Field Studies Council, English Heritage).

4.2Explain at least two ways to involve learners in sustainable woodland management.

Discuss how Forest School could impact positively on biodiversity through management of light and shade. Consider the impacts of the site in relation to the benefits of educating positive relationships towards the natural world.

Other useful referenceshttp://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk/woodland_manage/struct.htmhttp://www.lifeonland.org.uk/woodland/Management.htm

APPENDIX 1

Example of Profiles (please adapt accordingly)

Plant/Fungi Profile

Common Name:Latin Name:Family:

Drawing/photo

Description

Taste/Smell/Texture* no tasting if not sure about safety!

Habitat

Medicinal uses Edible Uses

Cautions Different seasons?

Animal/Insect/Birds Profile

Common Name:Latin Name:

Drawing - Print

Behaviour Habitat

Feeding points Signs