Ancient Tree Guide for Trees and Farming
WHY ARE ANCIENT TREES IMPORTANT?
Although they have lived long lives, old trees need our care. This guide looks at how farming may affect the lives of ancient trees and at simple measures that can prevent their untimely death.
GRANTS FOR TREE CARE:
More help to look after trees that are important in the landscape for wildlife, historically or culturally will be available from 2005. Some of the new agri-environment schemes which are due to start in 2005, will include payments for tree management and establishment. In the meantime there are grants available for tree work such as planting and cutting and special management of historic parks and traditional orchards. Recently, the Government has increased the payments for some tree works (e.g there are additional payments for tree guards). For details of current funding arrangements and to keep up-to-date with grant aid for tree care from 2005, take a look at www.ancient-tree-forum.org.uk or contact your local agricultural or FWAG adviser. sassasa 100 metres KEY Elton Spring Wood Oak pollard Standard trees, all oak except(a = ash, b = beech, s = sycamore standard) Trees which existed at the time of the 1847-9 survey and which are no longer present Current field boundary Former field/furlong boundary earthwork Direction of ridge and furrow (stylised), probably pre-1350 There are voluntary groups such as The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers or local community organisations and tree wardens who may be able to help with conservation activities on the farm.
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