Comment

Representation ID: 18983

Received: 26/02/2007

Respondent: Natural England

Ancient Woodlands:

â€~Rother in Profile’ needs to formally recognise Ancient Woodland through appropriate LDF Policies. South East England has 40% of England’s Ancient Woodlands and Rother District has 7386.44ha of ancient woodland, which is the 5th highest amount of ancient woodland in any local authority in South East England. Ancient Woodlands are features of irreplaceable heritage, wildlife habitat and landscape value. We support Rother District Council in their efforts to produce a revised ancient woodland inventory and encourage an entry into the profile document and policies within the core strategy. See also Forestry Commission comments.