Unit 1 – Forest School Programmes and the Woodland Environment

In Unit 1 of your Forest School leader course you will gain knowledge of the benefits of woodlands, their structures and management. In unit 1 of your Forest School portfolio you will need to show that you:

  • Understand the structure of woodlands.
  • Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna and understand the importance of identification.
  • Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment.
  • Understand the importance of the relationship between Forest School and the woodland environment.
Explain the vertical and horizontal ecological structures of British woodlandDifferentiate between broad leaved and coniferous woodland ecosystemsExplain the importance of flora and fauna identification for the Forest School leaderExplain ways to involve learners in sustainable woodland management