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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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Case study
Harvesting woodfuel from ancient woodland restoration
A case study demonstrating how ancient woodland owners in Wales have funded restoration work through the Renewable Heat Incentive, using timber for woodfuel.
PDF (5.11 MB)
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Research report
The current state of ancient woodland restoration
A report drawing together evidence on the progress and challenges associated with restoring damaged ancient woodlands across the UK.
PDF (1.76 MB)
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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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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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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)
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Practical guidance
Ancient trees in historic parks and landscape gardens
A guide to conserving ancient trees in historic settings, including managing surroundings, evaluating dying trees and renewing designs with replacement trees.
PDF (1.68 MB)
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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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Journal
Wood Wise – ancient woodland restoration
The summer 2015 issue of Wood Wise looks at the range of projects striving to bring light and life back to damaged native woods through careful restoration.
PDF (1.99 MB)
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Case study
Timber products from ancient woodland restoration
A case study demonstrating how one woodland owner is making restoration pay its way – by using extracted timber for flooring in a factory renovation project.
PDF (732 KB)