Landscape character appraisal examples for woodland creation
These example landscape character appraisals will help you develop your own woodland creation design plan.
Applies to England
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See more examples of woodland creation plans and maps, including site appraisals, design concept plans and example photos.
Examples are for illustration only to help you develop a woodland design plan.
Funding for planning a new woodland
The Woodland Creation Planning Grant offers funding to support a woodland design plan.
See other woodland creation funding.
Further information
Landscape and woodland design for woodland creation: outlines the requirements for the Landscape Character Appraisal using the principles of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS).
Guide for planning new woodland in England: shows the necessary steps of planning, designing and creating new woodland to help you create a comprehensive plan that will make your woodland sustainable and UKFS compliant.
Updates to this page
Published 23 September 2021Last updated 16 January 2025 + show all updates
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The following attachments were removed: Example WCPG application and plan, 3 x Woodland creation design plan example: design concept plans, 3 x Woodland creation design plan example: site appraisal plans, Woodland creation design plan example site context plan, and Woodland creation grant forest integration example. Added links to these documents.
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