West Weald Landscape Project Conference: Low weald ancient woodland restoration project

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

Thank youThank you

Jim Smith-Wright

07768 506664

JimSmith-Wright@woodlandtrust.org.uk

Ancient Woodland Restoration