Rogate Forest Plan Statistics, Glossary
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Statistics Species Diversity 2015 Open Semi Natural Scoring in ASNW Areas Western Hemlock 5% Scots Pine 6% 17% Sweet Chestnut Nothofagus Oak 28% 17% Norway Spruce 8% 37% 1 = > 80% Native Mixed Conifers 2 = 50% - 80% Native Mixed Broadleaf Lawsons Cypress 3 = 20% - 50% Native 12% Japense larch 4= < 20% Native 12% Hybrid larch 20% Douglas Fir 6% 15% Corsican Pine 1% 3% 2% 3% 2% 4% Birch 1% 1% Beech Age Range 2015 Semi Natural Scoring within PAWS 35% Areas 30% 25% 20% 1 = > 80% Native 15% 2 = 50% - 80% Native 10% 5% 3 = 20% - 50% Native 0% 4= < 20% Native Total Area Source : FC Sub-Compartment database 19/10/15 Statistics Current Structure Long Term Target Structure 3% Native Broadleaf Woodland 1% 1% 11% Native Broadleaf 21% Coniferous Woodland Woodland 11% 33% Mixed Woodland Mixed Woodland Permenant Open Non Native Broadleaf Habitat* 63% 56% Car Parks and Buildings Open Habitat/Car Parks & Buildings *Further rotational open space between 0.4 - 2ha in size will be created using the shel- terwood silvicultural system combined with a programme of ride and road management Strategic Production Forecast: Average Production volume along the areas shown as Biodiversity Corridors. per 5 Year Cycle 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 Cubic Cubic Metres 2000 1000 0 5 Year Cycle 2016-2016 2017-2021 2022-2026 2027-2031 2032-2036 2037-2099 Source : FC Sub-Compartment database 19/10/15 Monitoring and Indicators of Success Objective Proposed Actions to Ref Output year 10 Monitoring Indicators of Meet Objective Success Maintain and increase the native com- Invasive and non native species will be monitored and 1a Maintained percentage of native tree Semi-Natural scoring via sub Ancient semi-natural woodland areas position of ancient semi-natural managed accordingly to ensure the quality of ASNW is species within ancient woodland sites compartment database at years 5 will show a maintained semi-natural woodland. not degraded. and 10 score of ‘1’ at years 5 and 10 No recorded invasive or non-native Any invasive or non-native plant spe- 1b species present within ASNW. cies found In ASNW are recorded and Recording during Operational site managed accordingly with a pre- assessments with appropriate ac- sumption of eradication. tion taken. Initiate restoration of planted ancient Managing PAWS area under a shelter wood system, 2 Increased percentage of native tree Semi natural scoring via sub com- Plantation on ancient woodland areas woodland sites to native and honorary favouring the retention of native broadleaves will help species within ancient woodland sites. partment database at years 5 will show an increasingly native semi native woodland. to reduce the non native component of these areas. and 10. natural score at years 5 and 10. Take opportunities to increase the na- Road and ride edges will look to provide high value 3 Opportunities are identified at Opera- OSA checks at implementation A record of identification of opportuni- ture conservation value of existing invertebrate habitat as a result of the proposals which tional Site assessment (OSA) stage, stage. ties, assessment of feasibility and ful- habitats and enhance and support the will have a positive impact on associated species such acted upon and recorded within this filment if appropriate. development of open space. as birds and bats. plan. Existing open space will maintained and a wide adop- tion of the shelterwood system will provide rotational open space throughout the years. Connectivity aims to be improved to existing heathlands on the edges of woodland blocks. Examples include Stanley common and Iron Hill. Monitoring and Indicators of Success Provide, maintain and en- Look at increasing the accessibility of footpath and trails 4 Opportunities are identified at Opera- OSA checks at implementation A record of identification of opportuni- hance where possible the rec- in the woodlands with a process vegetation management tional Site assessment (OSA) stage, act- stage. A record of identification ties, assessment of feasibility and fulfil- reational capacity of the around key areas. Safety checks of car parks and trails ed upon and recorded within this plan. of opportunities, assessment of fea- ment if appropriate. woodland. continued as per OGB 1 and 42. Provide support and sibility and fulfilment if appropriate. guidance for the Rogate Bike park in Combe hill. Provide a regular supply of Regular management will provide a sustainable supply of 5 Wood products supplied sustainably to Query sales recording package at Wood products supplied to the timber quality timber to support local wood products to the industry. industry in line with the production fore- year 5 and year 10. industry in line with production forecast employment and local timber cast. whilst fulfilling other objectives processing industries. Maintain and increase the Managing non ancient woodland areas as mixed woodland 6a Maintained number of tree species. Query sub compartment data base At least the same number of different species and age diversity of allows the woodland to support a greater species diversi- at year 5 and 10. tree species present at year 10 Increased age diversity. the woodland. ty. This will benefit disease and climate resistance as well Query sub compartment data base Improved age diversity at year 10 as adding to the aesthetic variation. 6b at year 5 and 10. The development of natural regeneration at various stag- Evidence of natural regeneration Query sales and recording package es, will break up the currently rigid age structure Increased successful establishment of 6c occurring. at year 5 and year 10 natural regeneration. Control invasive plant species Conduct regular monitoring of invasive plant species, re- 7a Opportunities are identified at Opera- OSA checks at implementation A record of identification of opportuni- and reduce their impact acting appropriately when threats are identified. tional Site assessment (OSA) stage, act- stage. ties, assessment of feasibility and fulfil- across the sites. ed upon and recorded within this plan. ment if appropriate. Ref Comments year 5 Success? Comments year 10 Success? 1a 1b 2 3 Monitoring and Indicators of Success Ref Comments year 5 Success? Comments year 10 Success? 4 5 6a 6b 6c Glossary Ancient Woodland Site Natural regeneration The site appears to have been wooded for several centuries (and thus probably for millen- The process of allowing a cleared area of woodland to regenerate naturally the germina- nia), and is certainly unlikely to have been converted to farmland in the last couple of cen- tion and development of seeds found within the soil on site. These may be still require turies. some protection from overbearing plan species and mammal browsing . Some enrichment planting may also be necessary or desirable in areas were natural regeneration is showing Ancient Semi Natural Woodland limited success or in order to diversify the species range of the woodland. The trees and other plant species within an ancient woodland site appear ti have arisen Plantation on an ancient woodland site (PAWS) naturally rather than having been planted are predominately (>80%) native to the site and surrounding area. The trees within and ancient woodland site appear to have been planted. These species may or may not be native to the site and surrounding area. Shelter Wood System Selection System Woodland management system whereby the forest canopy is maintained at one or more levels without clear felling, generally being no single interruption of tree cover of more Woodland management system whereby the individual trees are selected for retention than 0.25 hectares with a maximum of 2 interruptions of this size per hectare. based on their character or specific qualities. The area will be thinned to favour the reten- tion of these trees. Opportunities to enhance the existing areas of natural regeneration will be taken along with increasing woodland edge habitat by scalloping ride and road edges for the benefit of Yield Class biodiversity. The maximum average rate of volume increment which a particular stand can achieve per Mixed Woodland hectare. Woodland consisting of a fairly even mixture of broadleaf and conifer species. Native (and honorary-native) The trees making up the woodland are part of England's natural (or naturalised) flora. De- termined by whether the trees colonised Britain without the assistance for humans since the last ice age (or in the case of ’honorary native were brought here by people but have naturalised in historic times) ; and whether they would naturally be found in the part if England. References This Forest Plan has been influenced by various key policy statements and guidance docu- Open Habitat Policy, 2010 ments as listed below. This is Government policy on how to decide when to convert woodland to open habitat in England. Government Forestry and Woodlands Policy Statement—January 2013 This document sets the direction of travel for forestry policy within England and is the ref- United Kingdom Forestry Standard erence point around which main aims and objectives if forestry and woodland manage- The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) is the reference standard for sustainable forest manage- ment are designed. ment in the UK. The UKFS, supported by its series of guidelines, outlines the context for The statement sets out the following key objectives, in priority order: forestry in the UK, sets out the approach of the UK governments to sustainable forest management, defines standards and requirements, and provides a basis for regulation and Protecting the nations trees, woodlands and forests from increasing threats such as monitoring. pests, diseases and climate change. UK woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) Improving their resilience to these threats and their contribution to economic growth, peoples lives and nature. An independent certification standard for verifying sustainable management in the United Kingdom. Expanding them to increase further their economic, social and environmental value. Keepers of Time This policy statement celebrates the importance of our native and ancient woodland sets Strategic plan for the public forest estate in England out a basis on which to achieve the following vision.