So, you own a woodland?

In 2015, the Forestry Commission published an update of its handy guide, So, you own a woodland? This guide is now available, by kind permission of FC England, via the links on the right.

CONTENTS

Introduction

1. Getting to know your woodland

•             Tree and shrub species
•             Structure
•             Open space
•             The age of trees
•             History

2. Improving your woodland

•             Managing woodland tracks
•             Deadwood and old trees
•             Establishing new trees
•             Coppicing
•             Thinning
•             Invasive plants
•             Woodland wildlife
•             Wildlife issues: deer and other browsers
•             European Protected Species

3. Native tree and shrub species

•             Species guide (30 short descriptions, with images)

4. Using products from your wood

5. Ancient woodland

•             Ancient Woodland Indicator Species

6. Biodiversity

•             Structure
•             Key habitats and features
•             Game management

7. A brief history of British woodlands

8. Supporting information

•             Tree felling laws and grants
•             Transferring obligations

9. Sources of further information and advice

•             Organisations
•             Publications and websites