Unit Award Scheme

72068 THINNING A YOUNG WOODLAND PLANTATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least one reason for thinning or coppicing woodland to develop good timber trees	Summary sheet
2	at least one reason for thinning woodland to improve it's conservation value	Summary sheet
3	at least two different tools and how they are used for cutting young trees	Summary sheet
4	at least two health and safety requirements when thinning young woodland	Summary sheet
5	how practical conservation work can be used to help different species of plant and animals	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	fell a small tree using correct felling cuts, with a bow saw	Summary sheet
7	remove the branches from the felled tree and cut the trunk into manageable sizes	Summary sheet
8	undertake a practical conservation task, such as coppicing or building a fence.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 April 2008Level - Entry Level