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The National Forest Strategy 2004 the strategy THE NATIONAL FOREST 2004> 2014 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 2 2 Forestry 7 3 Landscape 24 4 Biodiversity 29 5 Access, Recreation and Sport 38 6 Historic Environment 47 7 Community Participation 52 8 Regeneration and the Economy 60 9 Agriculture 65 10 Tourism 71 11 Mineral Workings, Landfill Sites and Derelict Land 85 12 Planning 90 13 Transport and Traffic 96 14 Research and Monitoring 102 15 References 104 Appendices 1 UK Sustainable Development Indicators and Defra’s Aim and Objectives 105 2 The National Forest Vision 106 3 Landscape Character, Indicative Planting Areas and Planting Design 108 4 National Forest Trees and Shrubs 117 5 National Forest Biodiversity Action Plan Targets. 118 6 Mineral, Landfill and Derelict Sites - Forest Related Afteruses 119 7 Socio-economic profile of the Forest area 120 8 Timing and Prioritisation of Strategy Actions 121 THE FOREST STRATEGY 2004 > 2014 In the ten years since the first Strategy was produced Foreword for the creation of The National Forest, we have moved from an exciting, ambitious and highly innovative concept to a great new Forest in the making. The Forest is quite literally taking shape and transforming the physical, social and economic landscape of a great swathe of central England. The National Forest has been described as a symbol of hope for the nation. It is also very much a child of its time. It is a manifestation of a growing awareness of our duty of care for our environment, our need to cherish it and desire to pass it on undamaged, or even enhanced, to future generations. Furthermore the restoration and glorification of the landscape is intertwined with the regeneration of the area’s economy and the enrichment of the lives and well-being of its residents and growing numbers of visitors. Thus the Forest is also a living, practical example of that much sought-after but elusive concept – sustainable development. At the heart of this whole great enterprise lies an ever-widening network of partnerships and supporters all actively engaged in bringing about the transformation. Spearheading and orchestrating this hive of activity is the National Forest Company established by Government in 1995 and now proudly sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This new Strategy, covering the next ten years of the Forest’s development, builds on the successes of the early years, learns from the experience so far and faces the future with confidence and determination. Inclusivity and partnership lie at the philosophical heart of the Forest and its Strategy. In this spirit I wish it well and look forward to the continuing burgeoning of this inspiring Forest for the nation. Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for Nature Conservation & Fisheries tegy stra the THE FOREST STRATEGY 2004 > 2014 1 Introduction 1.1 The Vision The National Forest encompasses 200 square miles of the heart of England (Map to the 1). Spanning parts of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, it is a quintessential slice of the Midlands - rich in historic, ecological and cultural strategy interest and reflected in a varied landscape. Map 1 – The National Forest boundary and location ➔ to STOKE-ON-TRENT to DERBY ➔ A50 ➔ to NOTTINGHAM A50 24A A511 A38 24 River Trent ✈ East Midlands Airport A453 Melbourne A453 A515 BURTON 23A UPON TRENT A6 Hoar Cross Newchurch Ticknall A511 A514 Rangemore A42 M1 SWADLINCOTE A38 A444 Staunton Loughborough Barton-under- Harold Needwood Walton-on-Trent 23 Trent & ASHBY DE LA M A512 ersey C ZOUCH Manchester anal Rosliston Whitwick Sheffield Moira Alrewas Overseal Stoke Ravenstone Derby A513 Oakthorpe A42 COALVILLE Nottingham Donisthorpe Croxall Copt Oak A38 A447 Leicester A511 Birmingham Measham Heather 22 Markfield Coventry Northampton Ibstock 11 Newtown M1 Linford Oxford Lichfield Cardiff ➔ A50 Bristol London Tamworth M42 A444 A447 Thornton to BIRMINGHAM ➔ to COVENTRY ➔ 21A LEICESTER to Hinckley Linking the remnant ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood, the new Forest also covers a substantial area of the former Leicestershire and South Derbyshire Coalfield, the attractive farmland landscapes of South Derbyshire, the industrialised Trent Valley corridor and a number of towns and other settlements. The idea is to create, within this setting, a vast new forested landscape for the nation, that frames a mosaic of farms, open land, towns and villages. From its original 6% woodland cover, the eventual wooded area will spread over about a third of the area, thereby establishing a substantial working forest and transforming the landscape, the environment and the economy of the Forest area. 1.2 Origins The National Forest was conceived by the then Countryside Commission in 1987 (1). It proposed that a forest, on a similar scale to the New Forest, should be created in the middle of the country to demonstrate the many benefits that trees and woodland can bestow. By bringing forestry into the lowlands close to where most people live, it could be genuinely multi-purpose – a new resource for recreation and tourism, creating rich new wildlife habitats, restoring damaged landscapes and offering an alternative, productive use of farmland. Woodland could also be put to greater economic use beyond its traditional timber uses, as the basis for economic regeneration, particularly in an area much affected by mineral working and the demise of coal mining. tegy stra the 2 THE FOREST STRATEGY 2004 > 2014 The inspiring idea caught the public imagination and in 1991 the Countryside introduction Commission established a Development Team to draw up a strategy for its creation. Following three years of research and consultation the strategy was to the published, to widespread acclaim in 1994. The Government of the day announced that it was to set up a new, independent public company – The National Forest strategy Company (NFC) – to spearhead the implementation of the Strategy. The NFC was established in April 1995 as a company limited by guarantee and a Non- Departmental Public Body. It is sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). 1.3 Sustainable Development Sustainable development has been at the heart of the Forest’s philosophy from the outset. Environmentally the Forest aims to protect what is valued, whilst enhancing the environment where it is most needed. Economic sustainability is based upon developing a new, Forest-related economy (linked to leisure, tourism and wood products), together with the Forest’s role in contributing to broader economic regeneration of the area. The Forest’s creation is also significantly improving the quality of life of local residents and visitors to the area. A healthier, vastly improved environment, new recreation facilities, access to more local wildlife and new jobs are all improving people’s well being. Social, environmental and economic sustainability are therefore essential to the Forest’s success. An improved environment is a spur to new economic activity and provides an attractive setting for people to live in, work and spend their leisure time. A successful economy will be the foundation for achieving long-lasting environmental and social benefits. Linked to this, a well motivated and skilled local community will play a key part in the long-term stewardship of the Forest through new jobs and voluntary activity. 1.4 The Political importance of The National Forest The National Forest is embedded in Government policy (2,3), is recognised as a national exemplar of sustainable development and is contributing to a wide range of UK sustainable development indicators. It is also helping to meet the aim and objectives of Defra (see Appendix 1). The National Forest is not a statutory designation and this Strategy is also non- statutory. Nevertheless, it is recognised as an important consideration in statutory planning terms and has been written into a number of policy and planning guidance strategies (see Chapters 11 and 12). The Forest is also contributing to a wide range of other policy agendas, including: Integrated Regional Strategies; Regional Environment Strategies; Regional Forestry Frameworks (Forestry chapter); biodiversity (Biodiversity chapter); access to the countryside (Access, Recreation and Sport chapter); agricultural diversification (Agriculture chapter); economic development (Regeneration and the Economy chapter); social inclusion, healthy living and environmental education (Community Participation chapter), plus many others highlighted throughout the document. tegy stra the THE FOREST STRATEGY 2004 > 2014 3 introduction 1.5 The Story So Far The National Forest is becoming increasingly evident in the landscape. In its first to the 10 years it has more than doubled woodland cover (14% as at 31/03/03) and is strategy transforming the area and the way it is perceived. The Forest is: ■ creating a vastly improved environment; ■ becoming a vibrant place in which people want to live, work and spend their leisure time; ■ creating a new Forest identity and ‘sense of place’; ■ knitting together areas once blighted by derelict land and mineral working, open agricultural landscapes and urban areas (through urban forestry); ■ involving local people and creating renewed community pride and spirit; ■ regenerating the local economy, especially of the Coalfield, and creating new jobs; ■ creating a new tourism resource and ■ improving recreation and public access opportunities. 1.6 The Revised Strategy Since the original Strategy was published in 1994, much has changed in the Forest itself and in the context within which it is being created. This revised Strategy looks ahead to anticipate the opportunities and challenges for the Forest over the next 10 years. Strategy audit and consultation exercise The revised Strategy is based upon a thorough, independently verified audit of the 1994 Strategy (4). This established what had been achieved so far and identified activities and targets that remain relevant, plus ones that are no longer relevant. A wide range of organisations and individuals were then consulted on the future issues that the Strategy should address.
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