Simple and printable summary of this case study for new AQA 1 to 9 GCSE geography

1. Nap Wood - a small scale
ecosystem
AQA spec:
a small scale UK ecosystem to illustrate the concept of
interrelationships within a natural system, an understanding
of producers, consumers, decomposers, food chain, food
web and nutrient cycling.

2. Nap Wood - a small scale ecosystem
Deciduous woodland
SE England, managed by
National Trust
“Leave Alone” management
policy

3. Nap Wood - a small scale ecosystem
Nap Wood - food web

4. Nap Wood - a small scale ecosystem
● Leaf litter, Biomass and
Soil stores - all large
● Good cycling all year;
● Leaf litter gets large in
autumn
● Biomass (producers)
large in Spring &
Summer

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