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Woodland strategy

In 2007 Woodlink published Dorset's Woodland, Trees and Forest Strategy.  Developed with lots of partner and public input, the strategy is a widely agreed reflection of priorities and aims for all things woody.

This document can help if you're planning a new wood-focussed project or looking for funding to develop woodland activities or business.

The AONB Partnership and Woodlink will support activities that are meeting the priorities in this strategy.

Download the full document 11.34 Mb or in smaller sections:

1: Executive summary; Introduction 857.44 Kb

2: Vision, aims and policies 396.18 Kb

3: Dorset's trees, woods & forests; Current woodland and tree resource 1.27 Mb

4: Key stretegic links; Key themes 718.98 Kb

5: The future 159.39 Kb

6: Recommendations & priority actions 264.28 Kb

7: References; Further info links; Appendices 659.63 Kb

Buy local

Furniture, fencing, hurdles, charcoal, thatching materials. In the past, most of Dorset's woodlands have been utilised to provide a wide range of products, from building materials such as timber frames and thatching spars to fuel such as charcoal. Look for the ‘Direct from Dorset' logo which indicates locally produced material and the FSC logo which shows the products have come from sustainably managed forests and woodlands.