Deciduous Woodlands: Goods & Services (Edexcel GCSE Geography A)
Revision Note
Written by: Jacque Cartwright
Reviewed by: Bridgette Barrett
Goods & Services of the Deciduous Woodland
Deciduous woodland goods include:
Wood used for fires and stoves in the winter
Wood pellets used in power stations (biofuel)
Timber used in the construction industry (roofing)
Wood to make charcoal
Deciduous woodland services include:
Carbon storage: trees remove CO2 from the atmosphere
Protection of plants and animal species
Leisure and tourism, such as cycling, walking, and picnics
Examiner Tips and Tricks
Remember, when discussing goods and services, goods are something that you can physically hold in your hands, such as wood. A service is something that you can't hold, such as the value of a tree to tourism.
Threat of Climate Change to Deciduous Woodland
Being located in a temperate climate, deciduous woodlands are less vulnerable to climate change
Any changes in climate will be less extreme
Species that live in deciduous forests are generalists, and are able to adapt to change
Deciduous trees can be used to monitor changes in climate through dendrochronology as they usually live a long time
Recent climate change has not had any major impacts on the structure or functioning of deciduous woodlands
Future Climate Change Threats to Deciduous Woodlands
Aspect | Impact |
|---|---|
Structure | Rising temperatures and drier conditions increase the risk of forest fires destroying wildlife habitats Trees may be destroyed by increased extreme weather events (storms) |
Function | Periods of drought could threaten the survival of deciduous trees and make them vulnerable to disease Milder winters could cause fruiting and flowering to happen earlier in the season |
Biodiversity | Pests and diseases may not be killed off during milder winter periods, threatening species An increase in temperature could lead to invasive species entering the deciduous woodland ecosystem Breeding, migrating and hibernating patterns for animals and birds may also alter with a changing climate |
Examiner Tips and Tricks
It is important that you can explain and compare the differences between tropical rainforest and deciduous woodland in the exam. Practice comparing the nutrient cycling models and explaining why there are differences between them.
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