Land
The value of particular woodlands for their age, wildlife, landscape and historical value and other criteria are recognised in various designations. Other designations are given below which may affect woodland management plans and grant applications.
Conservation
National Nature Reserve NNR
Site of Special Scientific Interest SSSI
Proposed SSSI PSSSI
Local Authority Conservation Area LACA
Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland ASNW
Ancient Woodland Site AWS
Tree Preservation Order TPO
Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site PAWS
Landscape
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB
National Park NP
National Scenic Area NSA
Recreation and public access
Community Forest CF
Public Right Of Way PROW
Archaeology
Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Agriculture
Set Aside SA
Less Favoured Area LFA
Environmentally Sensitive Area ESA
Schemes, plans and regulations
BAP Biodiversity Action Plan
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
CSS Countryside Stewardship Scheme
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
ERDP England Rural Development Programme
FWPS Farm Woodland Premium Scheme
HAP Habitat Action Plan
LEAP Livestock Exclusion Annual Premium
SAP Species Action Plan
UKBAP UK Biodiversity Action Plan
UKWAS UK Woodland Assurance Scheme
WCA Wildlife and Countryside Act
WGS Woodland Grant Scheme
WIG Woodland Improvement Grant
