Category Archives: Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS)
Wood Wise: invasive species
The latest issue of Wood Wise looks at the problem of invasive species managment in woodland habitats, with a number of best practice case studies. The species covered are American skunk cabbage, deer, floating pennywort, giant hogweed, Himalayan balsam and … Continue reading
The future of England’s forests – a new chapter
Thursday saw the beginning of a new chapter for Forestry Policy. It’s been a long journey, but the result is a fairly promising platform. Just over 6 months ago, the Independent Panel on Forestry’s Final Report was published, setting out a … Continue reading
Decisions, decisions…..
Finally, we reach the end of a long and winding process. It has taken 13 witnesses, two barristers, 11 third party interest groups and individuals, and more boxes of paper than any one cares to imagine to debate the need for ragstone … Continue reading
Inquiry live – the end
After 10 blogs in our special ‘Inquiry live!’ series, we come to the end of the Oaken Wood Public Inquiry: “Tuesday (December 18th) was the last day of the Public Inquiry. The session was spent giving closing submission to the … Continue reading
Inquiry live – day eight (and seven)
Can you believe it’s already the end of week two? Back at HQ this week has flown by, but it’s been business as usual for ‘Team Oaken’ – here’s our Katy with your final update for this week: “Yesterday (Thursday) our … Continue reading
Inquiry live: day six
The details keep coming at the Oaken Wood public inquiry: “Wednesday’s session covered two witnesses; our witness for Quantity and Quality of Ragstone and Hassock Reserves, and Kent Wildlife Trust’s witness for the Ecology of Oaken Wood. The morning’s sitting covered … Continue reading
Inquiry live – week two
After a few days break it’s back to work for Team Oaken… “Tuesday 4th December was the start of week two for the Public Inquiry. This morning we were in a completely different room to last week and I confess … Continue reading
Oaken Wood public inquiry
Oaken Wood is an important case for the Woodland Trust. It is the biggest test for the future of ancient woodland since the National Planning Policy Framework came into play. What plays out over the coming 3 to 4 weeks could … Continue reading
Forests Report: When can you talk about trees?
It’s now over a month since Defra launched this online mini-survey on issues arising from the Independent Panel on Forestry’s Final Report. While we wait with bated breath for “more questions in the coming weeks and months” promised by Defra, and for news … Continue reading
