Questions 1 - 10:
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Background
1 Juniper was one of the first plants to colonise Britain after the last 1
2 Its smoke is virtually 2, so juniper wood was used as fuel in illegal activities.
3 Oils from the plant were used to prevent 3 spreading.
4 Nowadays, its berries are widely used to 4 food and drink.
Ecology
5 Juniper plants also support several species of insects and 5
Problems
6 In current juniper populations, ratios of the 6 are poor.
7 Many of the bushes in each group are of the same age so 7 of whole populations is rapid.
Solutions
8 Plantlife is trialling novel techniques across 8 areas of England.
9 One measure is to introduce 9 for seedlings.
10 A further step is to plant 10 from healthy bushes.