Unit 1 – Forest School Programmes and the Woodland Environment

1 – Understand the Structures of Woodlands

1.1 – Explain the vertical and horizontal ecological structures of British Woodland

1.2 – Differentiate between broad leaved and coniferous woodland ecosystems

2 – Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna

2.1 – Identify a range of woodland flora and fauna for own site, detailing identifying traits of each

3 – Understand the importance of flora and fauna identification for the Forest School Programme leader

3.1 – Explain the importance of flora and fauna identification for the Forest School leader

4 – Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment

4.1 – Explain the sustainability of current and historic woodland management techniques in own location

4.2 – Explain ways to involve learners in sustainable woodland management