Sustainable Management of Forests – Public Access – Woods In and Around Towns

Date published: 21 March, 2016

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This option aims to provide support for the sustainable management of urban woodlands for public access.

Urban woodlands are those located within one kilometre of settlements with a population of over 2000 people.

Support is provided to ensure the management of the woodland achieves the Woods In and Around Towns Management Standard.