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Wild Woods of Ireland Field Studies Guide

For Release 7 September 1999

A new field studies guide on Woodlands in Ireland will place students in the role of 'Ecological Consultants' surveying woodlands. on the basis of their assessment they will recommend management measures for conservation and amenity.

This guide is the latest in a line of education resource packs which have been developed by the IPCC's education department, in an attempt to bridge the information gap on Irish Wildlife habitats.

It is an essential resource for teachers of Primary and Secondary school students and Instructors of Education Centres as it meets the changing school curricula of Science, Biology and Geography which have an increasing emphasis on field studies focusing on terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments.

The guide is divided into two parts: The first provides information on Irish woodlands, their ecology, conservation and management. The second contains photocopiable field studies worksheets and project ideas of varying difficulty and content.

"This field studies guide focusing on wild woodlands and plantations will help young people understand how woodlands work, why they need to be managed and how they can benefit local communities. It will foster an appreciation of trees and Irish woodlands." Dr. Catherine O'Connell.

To date IPCC's education department has ensured that adequate field studies guides exists for bogs, peatlands and their wildlife. This latest guide on the wild woods of Ireland is significant in that it meets the requirements of new school curricula whilst raising awareness and hopefully an appreciation of Irish woods and trees.

Copies of Wild Woods of Ireland Field Studies Guide are available from IPCC, 119 Capel Street, Dublin 1, costing £10 including postage & packing.

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