Practical guidance
Benefits of woods and trees for local authorities
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Planners' manual for ancient woodland and veteran trees
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Publication date:
June 2019
Publication type:
Practical guidance
Pages:
24
This practical guide covers a comprehensive range of issues relating to ancient woodland, veteran trees and planning in England.
It reflects changes made to the National Planning Policy Framework in 2018 and 2019 and includes the latest workable and accepted definitions of ancient woodland and veteran trees.
The guide also lists our key recommendations and useful policy and technical references in their support.
Our guide for Scotland is currently being updated and will be available soon.
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