west weald landscape project conference: low weald ancient woodland restoration project
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Presentation from West Weald Landscape Project Conference 22 May 2014TRANSCRIPT
Ancient Ancient Woodland Woodland RestorationRestoration
Jim Smith-Wright, Project Officer, Low Weald
Letting the light Letting the light inin
•10 Project Officers providing advice •1,200 landowners will be engaged •AWR information hub created•2,400 people engaged through workshops•64 volunteers active in various roles•Volunteer speakers engaging 2,880 people each year with talks on Ancient Woodland•20 training events to engage 40 local enthusiast groups to research & survey restoration sites•Development of flagship AWR demonstration sites within WT estate•New AWR guide based on research & experience gained from project
Projects UK Wide Projects UK Wide
Ancient Woodland Restoration
The Low Weald Project The Low Weald Project AreaArea
The Low WealdThe Low Weald
Ancient Woodland Restoration
GeologyGeology
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Photo Courtesy of High Weald Photo Courtesy of High Weald AONBAONB
HeritageHeritage
Why are Ancient Why are Ancient Woods Woods
so Important?so Important?
Sources of life for centuriesSources of life for centuries
Food for the SoulFood for the Soul
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Conifers in Ancient WoodlandConifers in Ancient Woodland
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Conifers in Ancient WoodlandConifers in Ancient Woodland
Why Restore Now?Why Restore Now?
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Principles of Ancient Woodland Principles of Ancient Woodland RestorationRestoration
Ancient Woodland Restoration
• Survey & assess
• Secure & enhance remnant features
• Move towards semi-natural composition
What’s on Offer?What’s on Offer?
Ancient Woodland Restoration
• Advice• Assessment• Training • Guidance
What’s on What’s on Offer?Offer?
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Guidance & More Information