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Current factors affecting woodlands

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CURRENT FACTORS HABITAT Action Plans
Ancient semi-natural woodland Lowland wood-pasture and parkland Wet woodland Scrub and naturally regenerating woodland Introduced woodland Veteran trees Secondary woodland
Lack of consistent status          
Lack of protection  
Development threats      
Lack of management
Inappropriate management
Public pressure erosion  
Ad hoc management
Perception of safety
Changes in surrounding landuse      
Changes in ownership Private
Changes in management responsibility (LAs)
Lack of product outlets      
Invasive species    
Lack of monitoring
Loss of traditional management      
Removal of trees and deadwood      
Lack of age structure and species continuity  
Damage to trees and roots e.g. compaction          
Changes in ground water levels      
Isolation and fragmentation        
Lowering of watertable
Flood prevention            
Vandalism  
Lack of knowledge of associated species
Tree surgeons          
Grazing      
Public perception
Burning    
Conversion to P. O. S.            
Conflicting guidance    
Lack of knowledge of site and its value
Lack of maintenance            
Inappropriate species      
Design            
Lack of groundflora species      
Usage of inappropriate materials        
Urban pollution
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