This element investigates the complex interactions between trees, woodland ecosystems, and external pressures—both natural (e.g., climate, succession, pests) and human-induced (e.g., management practices, pollution, deforestation). Learners develop foundational understanding of forest ecology principles and apply them through practical fieldwork, sampling techniques, and data interpretation to assess woodland health and biodiversity. The focus is on building competence in ecological survey methods and critical analysis of impacts to support sustainable forestry and arboricultural practice.
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