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 | Its time for your say on the future of Englands forests In February you played a valuable part in helping to bring about a government u-turn around proposed plans for the disposal of our publicly owned forests in England. As the next stages unfold, we are calling for your support again. Following the collapse of the consultation earlier this year, an Independent Panel was set up to look not just at the future of public forests but nearly every aspect of forests in England. I was invited to be a part of that panel and it is now time for the panel to talk directly to you.  Please take this opportunity to be a key player in helping shape future recommendations for our forests, by giving the panel a full and rounded understanding of what it is about forests and woods that you value so much and why.  There will be different opportunities to get involved over the coming months - if youd like to be kept in touch by the Woodland Trust on developments as they arise please let us know.  When the Government halted the consultation the Woodland Trust said that the fight wasn't over for the future of our forests. Please do not stop being the voice for your woods and trees, they need you to speak for them today! With warmest wishes,  Sue Holden Chief Executive Woodland Trust | |
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Save Our Forests: England's Forestry Consultation: Time to add your voice
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Perambulation Of Warsop Lordship Boundary 2011 Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire
The Friends of Thynghowe do an annual perambulation around part of the boundary of Birklands in Sherwood Forest, following the route as described in an 1816 document. This year the walk was led by Steve Horne and Stuart Reddish and visited many sites of heritage interest along this ancient route.
For more information go to www.thynghowe.org.uk
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Special Trees of Sherwood Walks May 2011
Saturday 14th May 10-30am - 1.00
Thynghowe Trail
A gentle Stroll along forestry boundaries and tracks to the Viking Assembly of Thynghowe
Sunday 15 May 10.30am - 1.00pm
King's Wood & St Edwin's Chapel
Booking Details
For further details, contact the Trust on 01623 821490 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01623 821490 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Woodland Archaeology
Understanding our ancient woodlands and other wooded landscapes has increased dramatically over the last ten or twenty years. However, it is still difficult for those wishing to gain more knowledge and insight into the features found in and around woods. The problems and skills lie in the discovery of the discreate interactions and relationships between landscape, archaeology and ecology. There is little published material for the enthusiast and almost no guidance for the assessment of important features and the future evaluation of priorities for site managers.
There is a general need for training or guidance to be available to help in the assessment and understanding of woodlands in an holistic way. This will be one of the main concerns in any developement of community involvement in community participation in woodland management. As the Woodland Trust has pointed out
"For effective management it is important that trained archaeologists and others are able to identify field features. This includes the use and interpretation of indicator plants and significant trees to inform evaluations. Similarly, ecologists and foresters undertake field work and management guidance often with only limited access to archaeological expertise and little firsthand knowledge. At the same time, the work of volunteers and community groups has become more and more important in the management and conservation of woodlands and wooded landscapes. Much of this work involves practical conservation management and some may involve ecological or archaeological survey work"
Our aims are to:
- Put woodlands in their landscape setting.
- Identify working and veteran trees in woodland, parkland and former woodland sites; building on the work of the ‘Ancient Tree Hunt Project’.
- Look at botanical and other species indicators and typologies.
- Provide information on ecological and archaeological survey methods and the interpretation of results.
- Bring understanding of archaeological features in broadest sense – boundaries and landscape as well as structures and artefacts.
This will be done through public knowledge transfer and social networking with practical opportunities to join walks and activities.
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