Principles

1. New woodlands will only be created using native seed from native species from within a 10 mile radius of the new woodland (NNN). Where this is not possible, the nearest native source will be used.

2. Where re-introduction of an extinct species is proposed, new stock will be sourced from a region of similar climate and conditions, taking into account historical evidence of specific attributes.

3. Expansion of existing woodlands will, as far as possible, be allowed to occur by natural regeneration.

4. Management of woodlands will be undertaken to the exclusion of all exotic flora and fauna, except where this may adversely effect native species or will be to the detriment of an area of beauty or local significance.

5. Hunting, trapping and harvesting will not be permitted on Trust property except where it applies to the management of exotic species.

6. Management of woodlands will be based on minimal human intervention, exceptions being:

• for the safety of visitors and the general public,
• for the support of troubled native species
• for the elimination of exotic species
• where an existing management scheme is in place and its cessation will cause a reduction in bio-diversity

7. Any human intervention will be carried out using traditional techniques with minimal use of mechanised equipment.

8. All donated woodlands shall be held in their natural state, in the ownership of the Trust, in perpetuity.

• It shall be deemed acceptable, in exceptional circumstances, for a woodland or land (which has not been donated)to be sold or swapped in order to better facilitate the overall aims of the trust, but not for reasons of commercial gain or future (unknown) investment.
• Where an area of land or woodland contains another habitat type, which is deemed to be of significance, it shall be maintained in its natural or non-woodland state.

9. All woodlands shall be open to the public and shall be held for the enjoyment of the general public, subject to issues of safety and conservation.