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Creating small woodlands on hill land

Hill land

This section describes the general role that woodlands play on hill land and unimproved grazing, as well as giving guidance on siting and planning the layout of small woodlands on hill land and unimproved grazing.

It also gives comprehensive advice for creating the following woodland types:

  • Upland Native Woodland
  • Upland Riparian Woodland
  • Upland Stock Shelter
  • Upland Game Coverts

Download the information on creating small woodlands on hill land (PDF 1.4Mb).

 

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