Research report
The current state of ancient woodland restoration
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Ancient woodland – the Woodland Trust's position
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Publication date:
January 2017
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Position statement
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There should be no further loss of ancient woodland. Ancient woods are irreplaceable; moreover they currently cover only 2% of the UK. That is simply not good enough.
This statement presents our view on ancient woodland across six key points. Further, it outlines six key actions we are committed to, in defending and making the case for ancient woodland. For wildlife. For people.
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Ancient and veteran trees, parkland and wood pasture
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Ancient woodland
Home to myth and legend, where folk tales began. It fuelled our ancestors and still houses thousands of species. Ancient woodland has grown and adapted with native wildlife, yet what remains only covers 2.5% of the UK.
