Temperate broadleaf woodland
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What are deciduous trees?
Trees that loose their leaves every year
What are the ecological features of a broadleaf woodland?
No major temp extremes No dry seasons so water is available all year round. Deep and fertile soils Has seasons
What do temperate broadleaf woodlands provide that make them important?
A high biodiversity Timber resources Food source for animals and humans Recreation Hydrological cycle Carbon sequestration
What are the threats to temperate broadleaf woodlands?
Deforestation for farmland, urban development, mineral extraction, transportation infrastructure. Habitat fragmentation, leaves populations isolated
How can temperate broadleaf woodlands be conserved?
Planting mixed species to increase biodiversity Planting woodlands around fields Turning forests into NNR etc
What are some ancient methods used to conserve woodlands?
Coppicing woodland Pollarding