Forestry Commission Woodland Plans and RHI Sustainability Criteria.

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1 Forestry Commission Woodland Plans and RHI Sustainability Criteria.

2 Background The Forestry Commission in Scotland regulate forestry based on the UK Forestry Act and the principles laid out in the UK Forestry Standard and the Scottish Forestry Strategy. 2

3 Background The Forestry Act 1967 Forestry Commission to keep a reasonable balance between The development of afforestation, the management of forests, maintaining a supply of timber, and the protection of the environment. 3

4 Background The Scottish Forestry Strategy Outlines The Scottish Government s vision for forestry for the first half of the 21 st century. The strategy s overarching principles are sustainable forest management and social inclusion. 4

5 Background The UK Forestry Standard Defines standards and requirements for the forest industry in the UK and sets out the UK Government s approach to delivering sustainable management. 5

6 Background The main principle of all three documents is to create and maintain both sustainable woodlands and a sustainable forestry industry. These principles follow through into Forestry Commission Grant Schemes and Management Plans 6

7 Woodland Plans Forestry Commission Approved Woodland Plans Forest Plans Management Plans 7

8 Forest Plans A Forest Plan is a document that we require to be produced where a business or BRN has over 100 ha The detail required in this document would indicate that a professional forester should be engaged to produce the document. The FC give grant money to produce these plans. 8

9 Management Plans Acceptable where the woodlands in an ownership is less than 100 ha. There is a template on the Forestry Commission website. Less complex than Forest Plan but professional forestry advice should be sought. 9

10 Management Plans 1. Details Management Plan Details Management Plan Name: Business Reference Number: Grid Reference: (e.g. NH ) Local Authority: Management Plan area (hectares): List associated maps: Main Location Code: Nearest town or locality: Owner s Details Title: Surname: Organisation: Primary Contact Number: Address: Forename: Position: Alternative Contact Number: Postcode: Country: Agent s Details Title: Surname: Organisation: Primary Contact Number: Address: Forename: Position: Alternative Contact Number: Postcode: Country: Approval - to be completed by FCS staff: 10

11 Management Plans 2. Woodland Description Give information about the following: past management of the woodland current species and ages statutory and non-statutory constraints (e.g. designations, archaeological interests) existing or potential public access woodland protection Use the Land Information Search to help you complete this section. For more detailed information on the Native Woodland Survey of Scotland use the FC Map Viewer. 2.1 Maps required Provide maps to support your plan, as outlined in the guidance note. Please list all of the maps that you are including with your management plan in section 1 Management Plan Details. 2.2 History of management 2.3 Species and age 2.4 Constraints and designations 2.5 Public access 2.6 Woodland Protection Plant Health (including tree health and invasive or noxious plants) Deer, Livestock and other mammals Grey Squirrels Water & Soil (soil erosion, acidification of water, pollution etc.) Environment (flooding, wind damage, fire, invasive species etc.) 11 Footer text

12 Management Plans 3. Vision and Objectives Tell us how you intend to manage the woodland in the long term and your goals for its development. 3.1 Vision Describe your long term vision for the woodland(s). 3.2 Management objectives Give your objectives of management and also how you will manage the woodland sustainably. Your objectives should be specific and you should also be able to measure their outcomes. No Objectives (including environmental, economic and social considerations) 12 Footer text

13 Management Plans 4. Stakeholder Engagement (if required) This may be required depending on the work you intend on carrying out in the woodland and the constraints or designations that have been identified. Individual/ Organisation Date contacted Date feedback received Response Action 13 Footer text

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15 5.2 Management Strategy Following your analysis, provide a broad statement describing your management strategy. Consider all aspects (economics, access, biodiversity, landscape) and pay particular attention to your silvicultural strategy for meeting your management objectives. 6. Management Proposals Tell us the management operations you intend to carry out over the next 10 years to help meet your management objectives for the woodland. 15 Footer text

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18 Woodland Plans Plan Approval Forest Plan gives 10 years felling approval. Management Plan is approved for 10 years but you must apply for a separate felling licence for felling approval. 18

19 Evidence Biomass Self-Suppliers You ll need: evidence that you can self-supply your own fuel, e.g a woodland management plan information on where you get your fuel from 19 Footer text

20 Evidence Producers and Producer-Traders To prove compliance with Sustainability Criteria would require one of the following Forest Certification Approved Forest Plan Management Plan and Felling Licence 20 Footer text

21 Summary An approved Forest Plan or Management Plan will allow the owner to apply for grants under the new Forestry Grant Scheme. An approved Forest Plan or Management Plan will give evidence that you are meeting the sustainability criteria for RHI. EU Timber Regulations certificate supplied with Forest Plan and Felling Licence show where timber is sourced. 21

22 Woodland Plans Questions? 22 Footer text