Scottish Pine Forest Ecosystem

Show what is unique about Scottish pine forests with our model!

Natural Scottish pine forests are remnants of much larger areas of ancient forest that once covered much of Scotland. These forests are also called Caledonian Forests. They were formed at the end of the last ice age about 9,000 years ago. They are home to many rare species of plants and animals such as red squirrel, Scottish wildcat, Scottish crossbill, pine marten and red deer.

Our model shows how animals and plants are adapted to survive here, their interactions and how they depend upon one another for survival. Great to compare with our model of the taiga (or boreal forest) to which they are closely related.

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First, your students make their model using the colourful parts. Then, they use it to look at how organisms are adapted to survive in a natural Scottish pine forest. Next, they learn about ecosystems, habitats, consumers and producers, food chains, food webs and energy pyramids for this ecosystem.

Plants & animals modelled include: Scottish wildcat, red squirrel, pine marten, red deer, fox, hedgehog, voles, capercaillie, Scottish crossbill, crested tit, raven, siskin, slow worm, Scots pine, rowan, silver birch, juniper, twinflower, creeping ladies tresses, heather, bilberry, glittering wood-moss and more!

Includes full colour Powerpoint class presentation!

Takes between 30-60 minutes depending on the number of students making the model.

Dimensions: 48cm x 26cm x 20cm /19in x 10.5in x 8in

Download includes: instructions, model templates and Powerpoint presentation.

All you need: paper, scissors and tape.