Guidance

Decision support framework for peatland protection, the establishment of new woodland and re-establishment of existing woodland on peatland in England

An guide produced by Forestry Commission, Forest Research and Natural England to provide a decision framework for landowners on where to establish trees and where to restore peat.

• From: Forestry Commission and Natural England
• Published: 30 June 2022
• Last updated: 31 July 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

Documents

Decision support framework for peatland protection, the establishment of new woodland and re-establishment of existing woodland on peatland in England

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Details

A 23 page guide covering:

• purpose
• introduction
• scope of guidance
• definition of peat in scope of this guidance
• definition of woodland in scope of this guidance
• decision support frameworks

Published 30 June 2022
Last updated 31 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 31 July 2023

   Update to framework.

2. 30 June 2022

   First published.