Comment

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 104

Received: 01/10/2013

Respondent: Woodland Trust

Representation Summary:

The Woodland Trust would urge that ancient woodland is given complete protection, due to its irreplaceable nature.

It is not possible to replace ancient woodland by planting a new site, or attempting translocation. Every ancient wood is a unique habitat that has evolved over centuries, with a complex interdependency of geology, soils, hydrology, flora and fauna.

Full text:

The Woodland Trust would urge that ancient woodland is given complete protection, due to its irresplaceable nature.

It is not possible to replace ancient woodland by planting a new site, or attempting translocation. Every ancient wood is a unique habitat that has evolved over centuries, with a complex interdependency of geology, soils, hydrology, flora and fauna.