Woodland management
The High Weald of Kent, Sussex and Surrey is the most wooded part of England with almost 25% woodland cover, totalling 35,000 hectares.
Ancient woodland is especially important as it is land that has been continuously wooded for many centuries. Ancient semi-natural woodland (ASNW) comprising native tree species is the most ecologically diverse and rich habitat type in the UK.
Much of the ancient woodland in Kent, Sussex and Surrey has been historically managed as coppice, a traditional form of management that is important for wildlife, and this continues to this day on a much reduced scale.
Rules for planting new woodlands
If you are planning a new woodland of more than two hectares, your planting comes... Read more
Woodland guidance downloads
Guidance that has been developed to help you to manage your woodlands. Read more
Book a free woodland management advice visit
These advisory visits are on offer to High Weald residents with land greater than 1... Read more
Management: butterflies & moths
Woodland management for butterflies and moths: a best practice guide is intended for anyone involved... Read more
Keeping pigs in a woodland
Pigs can have a damaging effect on ancient woodland. They are omnivores and will forage... Read more
Why manage woodlands?
Here are some good reasons why you ought to consider managing your woodland Read more
Controlling Rhododendron
Rhododendron is one of the most severe threats and challenges to woodland in the... Read more
Specialist woodland advice
Woodland management can be complex, we recommend you seek professional advice - this page focuses... Read more
Why is ancient woodland special?
The High Weald is nationally important in terms of ancient woodland containing 7% (24,500ha) of... Read more
Log-fuelled central heating
Householders using log-fuelled heating systems can earn money through the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive... Read more