ancient woodland (protection)

Ancient woodland is statutorily protected if within a statutory wildlife site (about 15% of the total), otherwise it is a material consideration in the planning system. Local authorities, when determining planning applications affecting ancient woodland, are expected to use the standing advice published jointly by Natural England and the Forestry Commission.

ancient woodland,
Forestry Commission (FC),
material consideration,
Natural England,
planning system,
standing advice,
wildlife site

This definition is abridged from A – Z of tree terms: A companion to British arboriculture.
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