1. (a) Select an important example of a UK National Park. (1+1)
(b) Research your chosen UK National Park and produce a short report detailing the location, and types of habitat found here. (4+4)
(c) Justify the importance of the area being conserved. (3+3)
Repeat tasks a,b and c for a non-UK National Park
Expression of ideas (2+2)
(Total 20 marks)
The following grade was awarded to this report: 16/20
Dartmoor National Park, England
(b) Research your chosen UK National Park and produce a short report detailing the location, and types of habitat found here. (4+4)
(c) Justify the importance of the area being conserved. (3+3)
Repeat tasks a,b and c for a non-UK National Park
Expression of ideas (2+2)
(Total 20 marks)
The following grade was awarded to this report: 16/20
Dartmoor National Park, England
The Dartmoor National Park located in an area of moorland in
southern Devon, England, covers 954 square kilometres (368 square miles). Being the highest upland in
southern Britain, exposed to the strong winds and rainfall. I have chosen this
National Park in particular for its wealth of different species of plants and
animals - bio-diversity and its distinctive landscapes.
Devon contains a
fair range of flora which ranges from simple algae to towering, aged veteran
trees and the fauna varies from bacteria to mammals like foxes (Vulpes) and roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). There
are two main areas of blanket bog on the highest parts of the moor – the larger
northern plateau and the smaller and lower southern plateau – surrounded by
heath and grassland. Around the margins of Dartmoor’s granite core there can
also be found enclosed farmland as well as broadleaf woodlands in the more
isolated valleys, and the tors and rivers serve for shelter to a large number
of plants and animals.
The severe
climate can limit the variety of species, nonetheless Dartmoor is of
international importance for its: blanket bogs; upland oakwoods, upland healths
and cave systems as well as nationally recognized for its valley mires, Rhôs
pasture and grass moor. It is also important to refer to some of the endangered
species being conserved here, such are: the dormouse (gliridae), buzzard (Buteo boteu) and wild
daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus).
The protection of these species is essential for the
conservation of wildlife in the U.K as well as globally. These and other
National Parks are valuable in many ways: economically, socially and
culturally. Tourism and education are some of the investments made which contribute for the conservation of species and awareness of those.
2.
Parque
Nacional Torres del Paine, Chile
Part of the
Unesco’s Biosphere Reserve system since 1978, the park encompasses mountains,
glaciers, lakes and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The park is located
112km (70miles) north pf Punta Natales and 312km (194miles) north of Punta
Arenas, it has an area of 2,422.42 km squared.
The wide
diversity of environments leads to the presence of large and varied flora and
fauna. The park has four types of vegetation: pre-Andean scrubland on the banks
of rivers and lakes, forest, tundra and high altitude vegetation. Here can be
found a wide variety of bird fauna, with 100 visible species, including: Andean
Condor (Vultur gryphus), Black-chested Buzzard Eagle (Gerenoetus melanoleucus),
etc. Some of the mammals found are the Puma (Felis concolor), Guemal
(Hippoca,elus bisulcus), Guanaco (Lama guanicoe), etc.
The incredibly
picturesque sightings and the extensive bio-diversity found in this National
Park as well as the protection of endangered species like the South Andean
deer, Huemul were some of the reasons which lead me to choose this park. The
existence of this area is very important for the protection it provides and the
heritage it holds.
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