Natural England publish the ‘Ancient Woodland Inventory Handbook for England’
This technical handbook sets out the methodology used by Natural England to update the ancient woodland inventory. This methodology was developed during the south east ancient woodland revision project. The authors are experts in ancient woodland, wood pasture and parkland.
It provides a clear and consistent methodology for updates, so that the inventory can be systematically updated by Natural England and partners, and for others to understand and apply the methodology. Natural England is planning a major revision programme over the next few years, which will result in a more robust inventory.
This handbook should help to improve the ancient woodland inventory as a conservation tool.
