Ancient woodland - Wikipedia
The concept of ancient woodland, characterised by high plant diversity and managed through traditional practices, was developed by the ecologist Oliver Rackham in his 1980 book Ancient …
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Ireland’s ancient woodlands (areas believed to have remained continuously wooded since at least 1660) are irreplaceable habitats of high biodiversity value. These woodlands can also provide …
Ancient Woodland - British Habitats - Woodland Trust
Ancient woodlands are woods that have existed since at least AD 1600 and have developed irreplaceable, complex ecosystems. Find out more about them.
List of ancient woods in England - Wikipedia
Natural England lists 53,636 ancient woodlands in its database as of 2024, comprising 39,223 ancient and semi-natural woodlands (ASNW), 14,339 ancient replanted woodlands (PAWS) …
Ancient woodland - Forest Research
Many woodlands today are themselves, or contain part of an ancient wooded landscape. Ancient woodlands may also have a long associated biodiversity and this is often seen in the ground...
Ancient Woodland Inventory
In response to a 1980 select committee which recommended that ancient woods should be recognised and treated as a separate category, the NCCs compiled the Inventories of Ancient, …
How to Identify Ancient Woodland - Woodland Trust
Ancient woodland. Home to myth and legend, where folk tales began. It fuelled our ancestors and still houses thousands of species. Ancient woodland has grown and adapted with native …
A guide to understanding the Scottish Ancient Woodland
2023年2月3日 · Ancient Woodland. In Scotland, Ancient Woodland is defined as land that is currently wooded and has been continually wooded, at least since 1750. Ancient Woods are …
Ancient woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees: advice for …
2022年1月14日 · Ancient woodland takes hundreds of years to establish and is defined as an irreplaceable habitat. It is a valuable natural asset important for: It’s any area that’s been …
England’s Ancient Woodlands: Living Time Capsules
Managed for wood products and now conservation, England’s ancient woodlands support a remarkable range of wildflowers and rare insects and the woodlands are an important part of …