Year 11 Geography Trip to Epping Forest

On the 15^th and 18^th September, Central Foundation’s Year 11 Geographers visited Epping Forest to study Loughton Brook, a small tributary that eventually feeds into the River Thames.

Despite the lack of water in the river, caused by this summer’s unprecedented dry weather, students got stuck in and measured the bankfull width and depth. They also analysed sediment characteristics to see changes along the course of the river, and looked at changes to landforms along the river.

As well as studying Loughton Brook, Epping Forest gave the students an opportunity to look at ecosystem characteristics, including sustainable management of the forest for future generations. They will complete the write-up of their fieldwork investigation in school, in preparation for next year’s GCSE exam