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Technical note on preparing a Forestry and Woodland Strategy

Last updated :04 Feb 2026

Topic: Planting trees and woodlands

A technical note for Planning Authority staff who are writing or updating a Forestry and Woodland Strategy.

Summary

A Forestry and Woodland Strategy sets out a Planning Authority’s vision, policies and plan for the future of forestry and woodland in its area. 

This note replaces the 2010 publication called ‘The right tree in the right place: Planning for forestry and woodlands’.

If you want to find out about a Planning Authority’s vision and plans for the woodlands in its area, please go to its website.

Technical note on preparing a Forestry and Woodland Strategy

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