Pennine ProspectsA (suggested) Framework for Strategic Planning

for Woodland Creation

Benefits of tree and woodlands

Functional ecosystemsProductive capacity

Landscape qualityFunctional landscapes

Recreation and well-being

Urban treescape

Targeting woodland creation: realising the co-benefits

Flood alleviation Shade/animal welfare

Soil erosion control Climate control

Biodiversity/fisheries

What do the local communities need, aspire to…?

Long term sustainable vision…?

Funding – currently from RDPE but what about the next programme 2014…?

Wide range of existing trees and woodlands activity and initiatives e.g. :

• White Rose Forest• Woodland Creation - Forestry and Flooding work• Woodland Management / Improvement activities• NE Ecosystems Services Pilot • Wide range of partners & partnership work

But this presentation suggests aFramework for Strategic and sustainable & holistic Planning

for Woodland Creation

Economic Growth

Social Inclusion

Using the Pennine Prospects Woodland Creation as a socio/economic catalyst…

Initial (strategic) needs based assessment

Targeted intervention’s…

Need’s ‘truthing’ and augmenting on ground…

Urban Agenda

NW Woodland Carbon Taskforce Uplift Tool Assessment of

Woodland Creation Potential

Other Land uses….?

Other Land uses….?

Focus on getting the most from existing woodlands…?

Other Areas..

Pennine ProspectsA (suggested) Framework for Strategic Planning

for Woodland Creation

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