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Woodlands

1 A brief history of woodlands in Britain

2 Woodland flora and fauna

3 Woodlands, trees and the law

4 Safety, equipment and organisation

5 Woodland management

General principles

Introduction

Woodland classification

Management plans

Management objectives

New woodlands

Woodland regeneration

Timber measurement

6 Planting and early care

7 The young woodland

8 Felling, clearing and extraction

9 Coppicing

10 Green woodworking

11 Firewood and charcoal

12 Woodland habitats

13 Access and recreation

Appendix A Conservation and the volunteer worker

Appendix B Contacts

Appendix C Grants

Appendix D Training

Appendix E Suppliers

Appendix F National Vegetation Classification

Appendix G Latin Names

Bibliography

Abbreviations

Glossary

Book:	Woodlands
Chapter:	5 Woodland management
Section:	Introduction
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This chapter outlines some of the issues which need consideration when planning the management of a wood. Most woodlands are managed in consultation with other agencies, and any woodland planting or management for which grant aid is being sought will require consultation with the Forestry Commission or other grant aiding body.

Woodlands are an important part of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, and management should be in accordance with the Action Plans drawn up for woodland habitats and species. For further details visit www.ukbap.org.uk, or contact your local biodiversity officer through the local authority or nature conservancy agency.