Breen Wood case study

Question 1

Where is Breen Wood?

Answer 1

Ballycastle, Co. Antrim

Question 2

Describe the climate of Breen Wood

Answer 2

Cool
1600mm falls annually 
Cool summer (15C in July) 
Mild Winter (4C in January) 
Low diurnal temperature range 
Autumn>spring (temperature

Question 3

Describe the soil and geology of Breen Wood

Answer 3

Podsol 
-1-2m deep
-Acidic
-Low nutrients-->leaching 
Basalt 
-Igneous 
-Low in nutrients

Question 4

Describe a food chain starting with oak

Answer 4

oak–>caterpillar–>goldcrest–>buzzard–>bacteria

Question 5

Describe a food chain starting with hazel

Answer 5

hazel–>caterpillar–>bluetit–>stout–>earthworm