Research and evidence
We use research and scientific evidence to underpin our conservation work, whether to understand the impact of climate change on woods and trees, or to support campaigns to save ancient woodland.
Explore our workOur conservation principles and approach
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Publication date:
January 2018
Publication type:
Policy paper
Pages:
12
This document identifies our six key conservation principles and the rationale for each.
It also explains how they shape the approach we take to deliver our conservation objectives.
Consistency across all our activities is vital if we are to achieve our goals and ensure our work is widely understood. That means in our communications, in our woods, working with others and our policies and campaigning.
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