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Case study
Tree disease and plantation on ancient woodland sites
A case study on how ancient woodland restoration can proceed following the clear felling necessary to eliminate Phytophthora ramorum, a tree disease of larch.
PDF (512 KB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient and veteran trees: Caring for special trees on farms
This guide helps identify ancient and veteran trees on farming land, and highlights their importance. It provides information on how to protect trees and secure their future.
PDF (2.28 MB)
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Practical guidance
Recognising and categorising ancient and other veteran trees
Ancient and veteran trees provide irreplaceable benefits to people and wildlife, but they can be difficult to recognise and categorise. Read our guide to confidently and reliably identify these living legends.
PDF (3.35 MB)
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Journal
Wood Wise – ancient trees
The spring 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the ecology of ancient and veteran trees, the work to identify and protect them, and what the future holds.
PDF (4.11 MB)
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Position statement
Ancient and veteran trees, parkland and wood pasture
The Woodland Trust believes all ancient and veteran trees should be valued and protected. More are also needed to become the ancient trees of the future.
PDF (610 KB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient and veteran trees: An Assessment Guide
This guide describes our approach to conserving veteran trees, wherever they are. Covering a series of steps that you can follow as an adviser, advocate, landowner, or manager.
PDF (4.82 MB)
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Practical guidance
Planners' manual for ancient woodland and veteran trees
Practical guidance for planners on embedding ancient woodland and veteran trees in decision making, recognising their value, and avoiding damage from development.
PDF (3.34 MB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient woodland restoration management principles
An introductory guide to ancient woodland restoration management, the value of this special habitat, and why we should protect and restore it.
PDF (3.21 MB)
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Case study
Woodland restoration and the fight against tree disease
A case study examining the additional challenges the presence of tree disease can pose when restoring ancient woodland, and the measures required to tackle it.
PDF (650 KB)
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Case study
Restoring an ancient woodland in community ownership
A case study on the restoration of Aigas Woods – an ancient woodland owned by the local community which is providing income from the removal of non-native trees.
PDF (370 KB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient woodland restoration - recovery of the wider ecosystem
Practical guidance on restoring the wider woodland ecosystem, transforming plantations on ancient woodland sites (PAWS) through gradual and more rapid approaches, managing young stands, and operational considerations and constraints.
PDF (4.76 MB)
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Practical guidance
Practical guidance on restoring your ancient woodland
An introductory summary of training modules by the Woodland Trust for restoring ancient woodland.
PDF (582 KB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient woodland restoration survey and assessment
Practical guidance on surveying and assessment when restoring ancient woodland, including why we need to assess remnant features, threats, prioritising action and monitoring.
PDF (3.24 MB)
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Practical guidance
Tree planting for free range poultry farms
Incorporating trees into free range poultry farms can improve the welfare of birds and their performance. We give advice on planting design and maintenance.
PDF (650 KB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient woodland restoration – halting further decline
Practical guidance on halting further decline when beginning ancient woodland restoration, including first aid techniques for the most critically threatened areas.
PDF (4.70 MB)
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Policy paper
Emergency Tree Plan for the UK
How to increase tree cover and address the nature and climate emergency. We set out key recommendations for the UK's national and local governments.
PDF (9.63 MB)
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Position statement
Ancient woodland – the Woodland Trust's position
Ancient woods are irreplaceable, yet they cover just 2% of the UK and are still disappearing. The Woodland Trust believes there should be no further loss.
PDF (193 KB)
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Practical guidance
Assessing ammonia impacts on ancient woodland
A technical advice note on assessing the impact of new developments on nearby ancient woodland in terms of ammonia air pollution and nitrogen deposition.
PDF (2.08 MB)
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Position statement
Ancient woodland and translocation – the Trust's position
The Woodland Trust reject suggestions that translocation of material from ancient woodland can mitigate loss, damage or destruction of this important habitat.
PDF (681 KB)
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Case study
Ancient woodland restoration for dormice
Find out how the rare hazel dormouse is benefiting from our groundbreaking restoration techniques in ancient Fingle Woods in Devon.
PDF (1.51 MB)