Ancient woodland restoration - maximising ecological integrity

This is the fifth and final module in our series on ancient woodland restoration. This practical guide focuses on the third phase of restoration management: maximising ecological integrity.

The guide is of use to anyone involved in the management of ancient woodland sites and provides details on:

• How to accumulate more old-growth characteristics like old trees and decaying wood.
• Better space and dynamism in wooded ecosystems, the role of animals and near-to-nature forestry.
• Considering natural processes and management interventions at landscape, site, stand, and individual tree scale.
• Better physical health, water and air quality.
• Appropriate reintroductions and translocations.
• The importance of the wider landscape to the integrity of an individual ancient woodland.