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Local and global: why are trees and forests important?

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Why this, why now

This unit explores the importance of trees and forests at local, national and global scales. Pupils investigate the benefits of trees, map forest change over time, and plan action in response to environmental change in their own local area.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 1 / 7

Local and global: why are trees and forests important?

This unit explores the importance of trees and forests at local, national and global scales. Pupils investigate the benefits of trees, map forest change over time, and plan action in response to environmental change in their own local area.

7 lessons
  1. Using digital maps to identify forests around the world
  2. Planning tree planting in the local area
  3. Mapping changes in forests around the world
  4. The benefits of trees
  5. Mapping trees locally
  6. Mapping changes in the UK's forests
  7. Global trees and forests