temperate deciduous forest, New Forest, Hampshire

temperate deciduous forest, New Forest, Hampshire

1. National park around 375 km

2. uses

   • timber
     • produces 50, 000 tonnes
     • timber products
       • local mills make fencing products out of the timber from the new forest
   • farming
   • recreation
     • 20 million visitors come to the forests per year

3. sustainable management

   • area cleared of trees are either replanted or restored to other habitats like heathland
   • walkers and cyclist are encouraged to stick to the footpaths and cycle paths
   • recreational users are encouraged to act responsibly