For climate

Woods play a vital role in maintaining the health of the planet. In particular, they are a vital tool in helping to combat climate change (the greatest threat to ancient woodland) providing:

• Additional wildlife habitat, allowing species to move through the landscape in response to climate changes
• Soil protection, preventing erosion and maintaining carbon stores as the climate changes
• Regulation of water, limiting flood damage and drought, and helping to cleanse water supplies
• One of the world's largest global carbon stores