Managing Succession – A Case Study
L.O: to explain why managing succession can
help conservation
Starter: Why do we need to conserve species?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/biodiversity-and-the-human-implications/5505.html
Managing Succession – A Case Study
Why do we need to conserve species?
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Rely on them! (food, shelter, medicines)
Climate Change
Interdependence of Species
Ecotourism
Right thing to do!
Managing Succession
Human activities can have positive and negative
impacts on succession.
When humans intentionally stop an area from
developing into a climax community, it is called a
plagioclimax.
Sometimes, because of endangered species on
‘BAP’ list
Case Study – Scottish Moorlands
Managing succession to conserve heather
Case Study – Scottish Moorlands
Managing succession to conserve heather
Case Study – Scottish Moorlands
Research on the internet each of the practices
below to explain how it helps to conserve heather:
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Grazing
Managed Fires
Coppicing
Tree Felling and Removal
Herbicide use on Bracken
Controlling invasive species (e.g. rhododendron)