The Ancient Woodland of England: The Woods of South-East Essex.

1987 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 891
Author(s):  
J. P. Barkham ◽  
O. Rackham
Keyword(s):  
Ancient Woodland

scholarly journals Why Protect Ancient Woodland in the UK? Rethinking the Ecosystem Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Jona Razzaque ◽  
Claire Lester
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Ancient Woodland ◽  
Forestry Practices ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Sites of ancient woodland in the United Kingdom (UK) are diminishing rapidly and the multifunctional forest management system with its fragmented approach fails effectively to protect such woodland. In the face of reports on the destruction of ancient woodland, the HS2 High-Speed train project in the UK signifies the extent of trade-offs among the key stakeholders. Such large infrastructure projects typically come with high environmental and social costs, including deforestation, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, and social disruption. This article examines the protection of ancient woodland in the UK and assesses the challenges in applying the ecosystem approach, an internationally recognized sustainability strategy, in the context of such protection. A better understanding of the ecosystem approach to manage ancient woodland is critical for promoting sustainable forestry practices in the UK and informs the discussion in this article of the importance of conserving ancient woodland globally. Lessons learned from UK woodland policies and certification schemes include the need to have in place strong regulatory frameworks, introduce clear indicators, and recognize pluralistic value systems alongside economic considerations. The article concludes that the protection of ancient woodland in the UK requires distinct and strong laws that reflect multiple values of this resource, acknowledge the trade-offs among stakeholders, and adopt an inclusive approach to reduce power asymmetries.

Determining ancient woodland indicator plants for practical use: A new approach developed in northwest Germany

2014 ◽  
Vol 330 ◽  
pp. 228-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Schmidt ◽  
Andreas Mölder ◽  
Egbert Schönfelder ◽  
Falko Engel ◽  
Inga Schmiedel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Approach ◽  
Ancient Woodland ◽  
Indicator Plants ◽  
Northwest Germany

The Modification of Ancient Woodland Ground Flora at Arable Edges

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3215-3233 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. Willi ◽  
J.O. Mountford ◽  
T.H. Sparks
Keyword(s):  
Ancient Woodland ◽  
Ground Flora

An inventory of ancient woodland for England and Wales

1992 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.W. Spencer ◽  
K.J. Kirby
Keyword(s):  
England And Wales ◽  
Ancient Woodland

A Lichen Flora of Northumberland

1980 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. L. Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Natural Vegetation ◽  
Short List ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Ancient Woodland ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Species Inventory ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lichen Flora

AbstractA lichen flora of Northumberland is presented; it accepts 589 species. During the preparation of this work 7 lichens new to Britain and 271 new to the county were discovered. Complementing the species inventory is an analysis of factors affecting lichen distribution, a description of the major lichen habitats and a section on the history of lichen recording. Extensive tracts of semi-natural vegetation, steep climatic gradients and some of the least polluted air in England provide conditions suitable for a rich lichen flora; 40% of the British species have been recorded. Particularly notable habitats are sandstone crags in the uplands, Whin Sill (basalt) outcrops and sites contaminated with heavy metals. The County contains a major parkland, and several sites with a lichen flora characteristic of ancient woodland. A short list of lichenicolous fungi is included.

scholarly journals The Analysis of the Forest Flora of the Strzyżowskie Foothills from the Perspective of Presence of Anthropogenic Species

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 99-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krystyna Towpasz ◽  
Alina Stachurska-Swakoń
Keyword(s):  
Alien Species ◽  
Indicator Species ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Beech Forest ◽  
Western Carpathians ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
Ancient Woodland ◽  
Forest Flora ◽  
Ancient Woodland Indicator Species ◽  
Calamagrostis Epigejos

The anthropogenic pressure of the forest communities of the Strzyżowskie Foothills (the Western Carpathians) was estimated on the basis of phytosociological materials. Carr communities are among the most threatened by invasive and alien species of the forest flora. The phenomenon of invasiveness of native species such as Calamagrostis epigejos or Carex brizoides was described. The highest number of ancient woodland indicator species was noted in the beech forest.

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