Ancient Woodlands
Summary
Ancient Woodland is a nationally important and threatened
habitat, and its existence over hundreds of years has preserved
irreplaceable ecological and historical features. The South East
has approximately 40% of the ancient woodland in England, but this
valuable resource is increasingly under threat from development
pressures in this densely populated region.
The Weald and Downs Ancient Woodland Survey was set up in
recognition of the increasingly important role of ancient woodlands
and the deficiencies of the existing Ancient Woodland
Inventory.
This revised report, running from November 2006 to March 2009,
was completed by the Weald and Downs Ancient Woodland Survey for
East Sussex and Kent for Ashford Borough Council. The report
findings shows that the area of ancient woodland since the original
inventory was produced has risen from 5,801 ha to 6,155 ha, a gain
of 354 ha as a result of this revision.
The report will assist the Council in making decisions about
development within the district, to ensure that effects of any
development proposals on ancient woodlands can be property assessed
and considered.
Please See
A Revision of the Ancient Woodland Inventory for Ashford Borough,
Kent. 4950Kb PDF
This webpage was updated on
10/5/2010