Policy paper
Our conservation principles and approach
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The Woodland Trust's approach to managing its estate
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Publication date:
March 2020
Publication type:
Policy paper
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12
This paper examines how the Woodland Trust manages an expanding and diverse woodland estate.
The Trust owns more than 1,000 sites across the UK, covering tens of thousands of hectares. Our approach to woodland management supports our vision. A UK rich in native woodland and trees for wildlife and people, resilient against challenges from climate change and other threats.
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