Unit Award Scheme

117636 AN INTRODUCTION TO WILDING IN PARKS AND GREEN SPACES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	how wildlife is fairing in a local context according to the county's ‘State of Nature Report’	Summary sheet
2	three reasons why it is important to actively conserve and enhance wildlife and wild places	Summary sheet
3	key features of legislation with respect to the protection of species and habitats, including Invasive and Non-Native Species (INNS)	Summary sheet
4	four broad habitat types, eg grassland or meadow, scrub, hedgerow, wetlands	Summary sheet
5	the impact of manual labour versus machinery on ecologically sensitive habitats	Summary sheet
6	the need to reduce or eradicate the use of pesticides and herbicides	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
7	identify three INNS	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
8	three management techniques beneficial to wildlife with respect to trees and hedgerows	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	three management techniques beneficial to wildlife with respect to grasslands and meadows	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	at least two different interpretations of the word ‘wilding’ and its application in parks and green spaces	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
11	the importance of engaging with the public and communicating how and why tasks are carried out	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
12	developing information cards on ‘wilding’ that will help to signpost the public to further information.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 August 2022Level - Level One