Comment

Representation ID: 18873

Received: 15/02/2007

Respondent: Forestry Commission

Add to text to the map of ancient woodland, that a large proportion of the Districts woodland is ancient. Recognition required of the need to ensure connectivity between sites within the landscape to support biodiversity. Ensuring the protection of Ancient Woodland to the same standard as SSSIs would help this. Sustainable building is the key to reducing the carbon footprint, particularly use of renewable energy. Target should be set for new buildings to meet the â€~very good’ standard of ECO Homes/Bream. Woodfuel important in providing renewable energy. Setting of targets for Renewable energy is encouraged. Architectural heritage be conserved also in new building construction.