Guidance

Natural environment survey and assessment instructions

Find out how to assess whether your site might be suitable for woodland creation by carrying out species and vegetation surveys.

From:
Forestry Commission
Published
22 December 2021
Last updated
30 November 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Natural environment survey and assessment instructions

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Details

You should use this guidance when the Forestry Commission tells you that one or more of the following surveys are needed:

  • peat
  • vegetation
  • breeding birds

Specialist surveys may be needed where special features are identified on or adjoining a proposed woodland creation site.

This guidance replaces all other Forestry Commission guidance on natural environment surveys.

Published 22 December 2021
Last updated 30 November 2022 + show all updates

  1. 'Natural environment survey and assessment instructions' updated.

  2. First published.