Help for Alevel pupils at Forestry
FIELDWORK SESSIONS LAUNCH FOR GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS
A NEW geography fieldwork session aimed at A level students has launched at Rosliston Forestry Centre.
During the new session, students will investigate how the trees at the South Derbyshire forestry centre act as a carbon sink and how the water quality varies across the site.
They will also test for ph, phosphate, and nitrate levels in the site ponds, providing valuable hands-on experience in environmental monitoring.
The successful launch session took place with students from Doncaster University Technical College (UTC).
Accompanying teacher Mel Cook said: “Very well planned and organised to allow a concise fieldwork investigation to be completed. Invaluable experience for the Year 12 students before embarking on their Non Examined Assessment (NEA).”
The session takes place at South Derbyshire District Council’s (SDDC’S) Environmental Education Project at the centre.
It has been developed with partners to provide a meaningful fieldwork opportunity for aspiring geography students and combines a mix of field observation and sampling.
Sean Mcburney, South Derbyshire District Council’s head of community, and culture said: “We’re excited to see the launch of this brand-new initiative. There has been a long recognition of the need for good-quality fieldwork where students can gain practical skills in a complementary environment.
“A huge thanks for the input from a variety of partners and supporters, alongside the expertise of our dedicated team at the Environmental Education Project.
“This dedication and partnership working allows us to develop sessions like this that attract students from across the UK to visit and learn at Rosliston Forestry Centre.”
SDDC were joined by representatives from Siegwork, a local family-run business, which is committed to sustainability and social projects, at the launch session.
Samantha Allsop, Siegwerk’s local finance and HR manager, added: “As a family-owned company who have been in business for 200 years, we understand the importance of taking a longterm view of protecting our environment and are keen to support educational projects that focus on the sustainability of our local area.”
Helen Young, educational consultant, teacher and creator of www.geographygeek.co.uk, who helped develop the session, said: “Rosliston Forestry Centre is an ideal setting, providing an excellent range of habitats.”