Woodland Management Plan

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1 Woodland Management Plan Woodland Property Name Raincliffe Woods Case Reference Plan Period dd/mm/yyyy (ten years) Five Year Review Date Approval Date: To: Revision No. Date Status (draft/final) Rev 1 17 June 2014 Draft Reason for Revision The landowner agrees this plan as a statement of intent for the woodland User Support To maximise the functionality available: Connect to the internet; Enable macros as prompted; Where the text is blue and underlined additional information is available, hover over the text with your mouse and double click to open; Where you see the symbol, left click on either the symbol or the adjacent cell and press the F1 key for a further explanation of the detail required; Throughout the document where you see double click on the text and additional boxes will appear. 1 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

2 UKFS Management Planning Criteria Approval of this plan will be considered against the following UKFS criteria, prior to submission review your plan against the criteria using the check list below. No. UKFS Management Plan Criteria Approval Criteria Forest management plans should state the objectives of management and set out how the appropriate balance between economic, environmental and social objectives will be achieved. Forest management plans should address the forest context and the forest potential and demonstrate how the relevant interests and issues have been considered and addressed. In designated areas, for example national parks, particular account should be taken of landscape and other sensitivities in the design of forests and forest infrastructure. At the time of felling and restocking, the design of existing forests should be reassessed and any necessary changes made so that they meet UKFS Requirements. Consultation on forest management plans and proposals should be carried out according to forestry authority procedures and, where required, the Environmental Assessment Regulations. Forests should be designed to achieve a diverse structure of habitat, species and ages of trees, appropriate to the scale and context. Forests characterised by a lack of diversity due to extensive areas of even-aged trees should be progressively restructured to achieve a range of age classes. Management of the forest should conform to the plan, and the plan should be updated to ensure it is current and relevant. New forests and woodlands should be located and designed to maintain or enhance the visual, cultural and ecological value and character of the landscape. Have objectives of management been stated? Consideration given to economic, environmental and social factors (Section 2.2) Does the management strategy (section 6) take into account the forest context and any special features identified within the woodland survey (section 4) Have appropriate designations been identified (section 4.2) if so are these reflected through the work proposals in the management strategy (Section 6) Felling and restocking are consistent with UKFS forest design principles (Section 5 of the UKFS) Has consultation happened in line with current FC guidance and recorded as appropriate in section 7 Do the felling and restocking proposals create or improve structural diversity (refer to the plan of operations) Do the felling and restocking proposals create or improve age class diversity (refer to the plan of operations) Has a 5 year review period been stated (1st page) and where relevant achievements recorded in section 3 When new planting is being proposed under this plan is it consistent with UKFS and FC guidance on woodland creation Applicant Check 2 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

3 1. Property Details Woodland Property Name Raincliffe Woods Name Scarborough Borough Council Owner Tenant Agent Name (if applicable) Contact Number Mark Feather Contact Number County North Yorkshire Local Authority Scarborough Borough Council Grid Reference SE Single Business Identifier SBI Management Plan Area (Hectares) Have you included a Plan of Operations with this management plan? List the maps associated with this management plan Yes Compartment Map Harvesting Map Constraints Map CCF Map No Do you intend to use the information within the management plan and associated plan of operations to apply for the following Felling Licence Thinning Licence Woodland Regeneration Grant Tick to declare management control and agreement to public availability of the plan 3 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

4 2. Vision and Objectives To develop your long term vision, you need to express as clearly as possible the overall direction of management for the woodland(s) and how you envisage it will be in the future. This covers the duration of the plan and beyond. 2.1 Vision Describe your long term vision for the woodland(s). The long term vision is to revert the wood to an uneven-aged high forest dominated by predominantly broadleaved species. Approximately 50% of the woodland area would be left to minimal intervention, allowing natural processes to shape the woodland in a selfsustaining system. This would include Forge Valley, Row Brow Wood and the steeper slopes and wet flushes within Raincliffe Wood. The remaining area would be managed on a continuous cover forestry system developing a mosaic of species and age classes. Timber production would be one of the visions but married to maintaining a natural appearance and enhancing public access. 2.2 Management Objectives State the objectives of management demonstrating how sustainable forest management is to be achieved. Objectives are a set of specific, quantifiable statements that represent what needs to happen to achieve the long term vision. No. Objectives (include environmental, economic and social considerations) 1 Public Access and Enjoyement (Social ) Enhanced visitor experience and increase usage is a key management objective. This will be achieved by the following measures:- 1) Maintenance and improvement of the existing extensive footpath network. 2) Creation of 3 view points. 3) Creation of 8 picnic areas. 4) To encourage community involvment through the establishement of a volunteer group and links to existing volunteer groups. 2 SSSI/ NNNR/ Ancient Woodland ( Environmental) To commence a restoration programme of the ancient woodland site through a comprehensive thinning programme. The aims will be to reduce the dominance of exotic species, increase structural, age and species diversity. 4 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

5 No. Objectives (include environmental, economic and social considerations) 3 Economic To undertake economic forestry thinning operations which produce a timber income to assist with the restoration and maintenance work on the site. The work will provide local employment with timber from the wood going to a number of sources, hopefully much to be used locally. The site to be used for sustainable timber production of around tonnes per year. The site will be promoted as a tourist destination increasing the diversity of attractions for Scarborough and contributing to the local tourist industry. Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise aim to utilise the wood for a social enterprise based on timber products, woodfuel, training and eduction. Other enterprises based on the wood may be developed over time. It is hoped that these activities would create employment and income that would assist in supporting the long term maintenance and development of the woodland Plan Review - Achievements Use this section to identify achievements made against previous plan objectives. This section should be completed at the 5 year review and could be informed through monitoring activities undertaken. Objectives No previous plan Achievement 5 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

6 4. Woodland Survey This section is about collecting information relating to your woodland and its location, including any statutory constraints i.e. designations. 4.1 Description Brief description of the woodland property The woods are situated within the North Yorkshire Moors. Forge Valley and Raincliffe Wood are within the National Park. Rowbrow Wood forms an attractive boundary to the urban area to the east and forms an attractive landsape feature despite being just outside the National Park boundary. The woods would be classified as lowland mixed decidous but include areas of wet woodland and PAWS (Planted Ancient Woodand Site) This includes both conifer and decidous PAWS. The main NVC types would be: W7 - Alder / ash - riverside/ wet flushes W8 - Ash field maple - lower slopes W10 / W16- oak - upper slopes The soil types are primarily calcareous, poorly drained clays on the lower slopes and valley floor over limestone. Free draining acidic soils are found on the upper slopes over sandstone. The wood falls neatly into 3 key areas: 1) Forge Valley. This is a steep sided valley extending to 68 ha with a stream running through the centre in a north south direction. Virtually the whole site is classified as a National Nature Reserve with a small section of SSSI. The wood consist of mixed broadleaves, mainly ash, sycamore, beech, oak and lime. It has some small areas of pine, larch and beech at the north eastern end of the valley. Sycamore trees have naturalised in the valley. 2) Raincliffe Wood This large woodland extending to 138 ha occupies a generally north facing slope. The past management of the wood included a period in the 1940 and 50's when much of the mature broadleaved trees were removed. These were replaced in the 1950's with softwood species including a high precerntage of larch and pine. It also contains smaller mix of softwoods including, western hemlock, spruce, Douglas Fir, Lawson cypress, western red cedar. Many of the trees are now notable specimens and will be retained in the long term. Some may become future veterans. 6 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

7 3) Rowbrow Wood This narrow section of wood is on a steep easterly facing slope and extends to 15 ha. Given the steepeness of the slope the actuall ground area would be slightly bigger than the plan area. This wood was also cleared of timber in the 1950's and replaced with a mixture of hard and softwoods. Sadly given the exposure of the site and lack of past maintenance the trees are of generally poor quality. 4.2 Information Use this section to identify features that are both present in your woodland(s) and where required, on land adjacent to your woodland. It may be useful to identify known features on an accompanying map. Woodland information for your property can be found on the Magic website or the Forestry Commission Land Information Search. Feature Within Woodland(s) Cpts Biodiversity - Designations Site of Special Scientific Interest Yes No 2b 3a 8,13 Adjacent to Woodland(s) Special Area of Conservation Yes No Yes No Tree Preservation Order Yes No Yes No Conservation Area Yes No Yes No Special Protection Area Yes No Yes No Ramsar Site Yes No Yes No National Nature Reserve Yes No 1,2,4 Yes No Local Nature Reserve Yes No Yes No Other (please Specify): Yes No Yes No Notes all areas ancient woodland Yes No Map No Feature Within Map Cpts Woodland(s) No Notes Biodiversity - European Protected Species Bat Species (if known) Yes No See Wold Ecology report 2010 Dormouse Yes No Great Crested Newt Yes No Otter Yes No Sand Lizard Yes No Smooth Snake Yes No Natterjack Toad Yes No Biodiversity Priority Species Schedule 1 Birds Species Yes No Mammals (Red Squirrel, Water Yes No Vole, Pine Marten etc) Reptiles (grass snake, adder, Yes No 7 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

8 common lizard etc) Plants Yes No See NE mp 2001 Fungi/Lichens Yes No See NE mp 2001 Invertebrates (butterflies, moths, Yes No See NE mp 2001 beetles etc) Amphibians (pool frog, common toad) Yes No Other (please Specify): Yes No Historic Environment Scheduled Monuments Yes No 4 18b, 15c, 14f, 14a Unscheduled Monuments Yes No Registered Parks and Gardens Yes No Boundaries and Veteran Trees Yes No Listed Buildings Yes No Other (please Specify): Yes No Landscape National Character Area (please Specify): National Park Yes No Area of Outstanding Natural Yes No Beauty Other (please Specify): Yes No People CROW Access Yes No Public Rights of Way (any) Yes No Other Access Provision Yes No Public Involvement Yes No Visitor Information Yes No Public Recreation Facilities Yes No Provision of Learning Yes No Opportunities Monument no & Anti-social Behaviour Yes No mountain bikes, fire, litter etc Other (please Specify): Yes No Water Watercourses Yes No Lakes Yes No Ponds Yes No adjacent land Other (please Specify): Yes No 8 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

9 4.3 Habitat Types This section is to consider the habitat types within your woodland(s) that might impact/inform your management decisions. Larger non-wooded areas within your woodland should be classified according to broad habitat type where relevant this information should also help inform your management decisions. Woodlands should be designed to achieve a diverse structure of habitat, species and ages of trees, appropriate to the scale and context of the woodland. Feature Within Woodland(s) Cpts Map No Notes Woodland Habitat Types Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland Yes No see schedule Planted Ancient Woodland Site Yes No see schedule (PAWS) Semi-natural features in PAWS Yes No see schedule Lowland beech and yew Yes No woodland Lowland mixed deciduous Yes No see schedule woodland Upland mixed ash woods Yes No Upland Oakwood Yes No Yes No 1, 2, Wet woodland 7, 8 10 Wood-pasture and parkland Yes No Other (please Specify): Yes No Non Woodland Habitat Types Blanket bog Yes No Fenland Yes No Lowland calcareous grassland Yes No Lowland dry acid grassland Yes No Lowland heath land Yes No Lowland meadows Yes No Lowland raised bog Yes No Rush pasture Yes No Reed bed Yes No Wood pasture Yes No Upland hay meadows Yes No Upland heath land Yes No Unimproved grassland Yes No Peat lands Yes No Wetland habitats Yes No 9 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

10 Other (please Specify): Yes No 10 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

11 4.4 Structure This section should provide a snapshot of the current structure of your woodland as a whole. A full inventory for your woodland(s) can be included in the separate Plan of Operations spreadsheet. Ensuring woodland has a varied structure in terms of age, species, origin and open space will provide a range of benefits for the biodiversity of the woodland and its resilience. The diagrams below show an example of both uneven and even aged woodland. Percentage of Mgt Notes (i.e. understory or natural Age Structure Woodland Type Plan Area regeneration present) Native Broadleaves 43% Uneven Aged Main area of native broadleaves is forge valley which has a mixed age structure and understory. Coniferous 27% Even Aged Generally the compartments are even aged with many having mixed broadleaves, but some compatments with single species conifer, especially larch. The larges being a 10ha larch compartment. Non Native Broadleaves 30% Even Aged Generally mixed woodland areas including poplar, sycamore and beech. Please Select... Please Select... Please Select... Please Select Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

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13 5. Woodland Protection Woodlands in England face a range of threats; this section allows you to consider the potential threats that could be facing your woodland(s). Using the simple Risk Assessment process below woodland owners and managers can consider any potential threats to their woodland(s) and whether there is a need to take action to protect their woodlands. 5.1 Risk Matrix The matrix below provides a system for scoring risk. The matrix also indicates the advised level of action to take to help manage the threat. High Plan for Action Action Action Medium Monitor Plan for Action Action Low Monitor Monitor Plan for Action Low Medium High Likelihood of Presence 5.2 Plant Health Threat (Other Please Specify) Threat (Other Please Specify) Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea) Medium Medium The main risk with this species is linked to tree safety for the highways and footpaths within Forge Valley and to a lesser extent Raincliffe Wood. Relatively low percentage of ash within Raincliffe Wood and Rowbrow Wood. No specific protection measures in place. Phytophthora ramorum High High Due to the high percentage of larch within Raincliffe Wood this would represent a high risk, especially as one compartment extends to over 10ha. The protection measures are really in the form of focussing on the larch thinning early in the management proposals, to reduce 13 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

14 numbers and give space to all the development of other species etc. Enrichment planting would also be undertaken to increase species diversity within the larch compatments. Threat (Other Please Specify) Dothistroma Needle Blight Low Low Relatively small percentage of Corsican pine and this is proposed to be thinned early in the management plan. Threat (Other Please Specify) Acute Oak Decline Please Select... Please Select Deer High Medium Difficult to control in the wood due to high public usage and possible public attitude to deer culling. Plan to undertake a detailed deer assessment within the first year of operation to assess the level of impact and consider control measures available if required. 5.4 Grey Squirrels High Medium Plan to undertake a squirrel assessment during the first year of operation to consider levels of grey squirrels, impact on trees and options available for control if necessary. 14 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

15 5.5 Livestock and Other Mammals Threat (Other Please Specify) Threat (Other Please Specify) Rabbit Low Low As with squirrels it is likley that these may only become a problem on new planting sites or have an impact on natural regeneration. Control should be possible along with guarding plants. Please Select... Please Select... Please Select Water & Soil Threat (Other Please Specify) Threat (Other Please Specify) Point Pollution Low Low Care needed during harvesting operations, machinery and extraction routes etc Please Select... Please Select... Please Select Environmental Threat (Other Please Specify) Wind Medium Medium Thinning previously unthinned stands always has a high risk of wind blow. Planning and 15 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

16 relatively low thinning percentages should reduce the risk. The main thinning areas are away from the strong westerly winds. Threat (Other Please Specify) Wind throw and wind snap are currently experienced within the woodland. Invasive Species Low Low The wood contains some invavsive species which could affect natural regeneration, namely bracken, rhododendron and laurel. Holly has also become dominant in selected areas and requires control. Threat (Other Please Specify) Funding would be required to control invasive species. Anti-social Behaviour Medium Low The main elements of anti-social behaviour are lighting of fires, creation and use of mountain bike tracks and jumps, dumping of rubbish, mainly in the car parks. 5.8 Climate Change Resilience Threat (Other Please Specify) Threat Lack of Tree Species Diversity Medium Medium The wood as whole has a reasonable divesity of species. Clearly specific compartments (9a) which have large areas of mainly one species require attention. This will be thinning early in the programme and also undertaking some selective felling to create areas for natural regeneration or enrichment planting. Please Select Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

17 (Other Please Specify) Please Select... Please Select Management Strategy This section requires a statement of intent, setting out how you intend to achieve your management objectives and manage important features identified within the previous sections of the plan. A detailed work programme by sub-compartment can be added to the Plan of Operations. Management Obj/Feature Public Access and Enjoyment (Social) Management Intention Enhanced visitor experience and increase usage are key management of objectives. This will be achieved by the following measures:- 1) Maintenance and improvement of the existing extensive footpath network. This would include improving the surface of the paths, clearing over head trees/ widening rides for a more open aspect, removal of trees to creare view points. Wet muddy paths are a problem within the wood and it is considered that work to open up some of the paths to increased lateral light and air flow will assist in helping to increase the natural drying of the paths. In specific area stone will be needed to improve the surface. In particular the main central ride (Lady Mildred' Ride), which extends for over 1 mile, will have selected trees removed to provide a more open aspect. More light to the path will aid drying as well as providing a more attractive walk. A new footpath link will be created along Lady Edith's Drive at the western end of the wood to link the existing footpath to the wood. 17 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

18 2) View Points Paths run along the brow of the wood and whilst having an elevated position and the potential for great views it has few viewing points. it is therefore proposed to create 3 new viewing locations with seating which would provide specific destination points / features for visitors. 3) Picnic Areas The 12 car parks on the main highways have little or no picnic facilities such a seats and tables. It is therefore proposed to create small clearing in selected areas to provide attractive picnic areas, away from the main highway and parked cars but close enough for access. 4) People Engagement Some of the work within the woods will be undertaken by volunteers as part of the process of increasing community involvement and enjoyment. The Woodland Trust has specific experience with volunteers and it is intended to engage new volunteers and also link to existing groups like the Scarborough Conservation Volunteers (SCV) who currently manage Raincliffe Meadow. Raincliffe Meadow is a 6 ha young woodland area, owned by the Woodland Trust but managed on a long lease by SCV. The volunteer taks would be wide ranging including, photographers, guided walk leaders, ecologists, press and media, public speakers, school group leaders etc. The enhancement of public access also links to the the economic aspects of the work and increased tourism (see item 3 below). Consultations will need to be undertaken with the general public. The give an opportunity for people to hear and understand what management work is proposed, how they could get involved and statewhat they would like to see happened within the woodland. External funding would be required to achieve many of the access work improvments and enhanced visitor experience. However, some such as widening the central ride could be achieved when undertaking thinning works to adjacent compartments. 18 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

19 Environmental SSSI, NNNR, Semi Natural Ancient Woodland, Planted Ancient Woodland (PAWS) The whole site is classified as ancient woodland. Irrespective of the specific site designations a priority of management will be to start the process of restoration work on the whole PAWS area by the gradual thinning of conifers and beech. The aim will be to improve light levels to enable the ancient woodland ground flora to develop, creation of more open areas to encourage natural regeneration or enable enrichment planting to be undertaken. The long term aim will be to assist with the development of a more diverse age structur. The primalry focus will therefore be in the restoration of the planted areas of the site. Within Forge Valley the aim would be to undertake thinning operations on 6.34 ha of planted ancient woodland, focussing on the gradual removal of the conifer element and beech. In Raincliffe Wood the proposal would be to undertake thinning operations on ha of planted ancient woodland Rowbrow Wood would require thinning operations on ha. The total area requiring active management in the first 5 years would be ha. Management work for the whole site would therefore be as follows:- Total Area = ha ha (43%) - Minimal intervention - (safety work only) ha (15%) - Fell to waste 3.8 ha (2%) - Re-spacing (potential volunteer work) 3.94 ha (2%) - Selective felling of poplar ha (11%) - Hardwood thinning 60.8 ha (27%) - Softwood and Mixed Soft and hardwood thinning The long term aim is to manage the Forge Valley and Rowbrow Wood as minimum intervention areas, allowing natural processes to shape the woodland. 19 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

20 Raincliffe Wood would be managed on continous cover forestry system. This system would give a natural appearance to the woodland yet enable timber to be utilised from the wood. The exception to this would be the wet flushes (mainly compartment 6a and the steep banking areas which are currently selected as thin to waste areas or part of the NNNR area, compartments 4, 8a, 11a, 11a 11b, 13c, 14f, 14g, 14h, 16b, 16c. An area of 35.88ha would therefore require initial work but in the long term it would be managed as minimum intervention.the area under the continuous cover system would be ha. The short term aim is to commence a restoration programme of the ancient woodland site through a comprehensive thinning programme, reducing the dominance of exotic species, increase structural, species and age diversity. The long term aim is to manage an area of approximately 100ha to include timber production. Notes 1) Minimal intervention would include tree safety inspection and tree safety work to the main highways and footpaths. Small scale operations such as the control of exotic species, rhododendron, laurel etc may also be undertaken. 2) Protection - Work will need to be carefully planned and implemented to safeguard the environmental and people. This will include historical features, SSSI and NNNR areas, soils, water, people, nesting sites etc homes. Economic The primarly focus will be on restoration with the work undertaken at an appropriate scale to produce economically viable operation that provide a timber income. Income from the process will used to support future management operations and maintenance work. The work will provide local employment and a timber resource which it is hope can be utliised locally. The thinning and access work will enhance the site for visitors. 20 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

21 Long term proposals for the site include the redevelopment of the sawmill site. In the short term timber conversion will be undertaken utilising mobile sawmills and firewood processors. The key aim will be to produce added value products on site using timber from the wood to support local needs. Financial income and timber output would be high for the initial timber harvesting period. This is because the woods have had many years without any large scale thinning operations and the timber volumes are high. Years 1 to 5 could therefore produce approximaltey 1000 tonnes per year. For years 5 to 10 this could be reduced down to approximatley 500 tonnes per year. Sustainable timber production is likely to be in the region of 300 to 500 tonnes. The thinning and access work will enhance the site for visitors. The site will also be promoted as a tourist destination increasing the diversity of attractions for Scarborough. Notes 1) Fell to waste operations - External funding would be required to undertake these works. 2) Management Access Improvements - Access for timber lorries is poor and subject to funding it is proposed to up grade access at 8 of the current access points within Raincliffe Wood. 21 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

22 7. Stakeholder Engagement There can be a requirement on both the FC and the owner to undertake consultation/engagement. Please refer to Operations Note 35 for further information. Use this section to identify people or organisations with an interest in your woodland and also to record any engagement that you have undertaken, relative to activities identified within the plan. Work Proposal General approach ( General approach General approach General approach General Approach SSSI/ Forge valley/nnnr Individual/ Organisation Forestry Commission Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise Scarborough Borough Council Scarborough Conservation Volunteers National Park Authority Natural England Date Date feedback Contacted received Response 18/06/12 Informal meeting 1/07/14 Informal meeting 11/07/14 Informal meeting 1//07/14 Informal meeting Informal discussion 8/07/14 Informal meeting Action 22 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

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24 8. Monitoring Indicators of progress/success should be defined for each management objective and then checked at regular intervals. Other management activities could also be considered within this monitoring section. The data collected will help to evaluate progress. Management Objective/Activities Indicator of Progress/Success Method of Assessment Frequency of Assessment Responsibility Assessment Results Public Access and Enjoyement (Social ) Enhanced visitor experience and increase usage is a key management objective. This will be achieved by the following measures:- 1) Maintenance and improvement of the existing extensive footpath network. 2) Creation of 3 view points. 3) Creation of 8 picnic areas. 4) To encourage community involvment through the All paths in good order 3 view points present 8 picnic areas created Site Inspection Site Inspection Site Inspection Every 4 years Year 4 Year 4 SBC/ RWCE/WT/High ways RWCE RWCE 24 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

25 Management Objective/Activities establishement of a volunteer group and links to existing volunteer groups. Indicator of Progress/Success Volunteer group in excess of 50 people created Method of Assessment Membership records Frequency of Assessment Year 4 Responsibility RWCE Assessment Results SSSI/ NNNR/ Ancient Woodland ( Environmental) To commence a restoration programme of the ancient woodland site through a comprehensive thinning programme. The aims will be to reduce the dominance of exotic species, increase structural, age and species diversity. To complete an average area of 20 ha of restoration work Site inspection / harvesting records Assessment at Year 4 WT/ RWCE 25 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

26 Management Objective/Activities Indicator of Progress/Success Method of Assessment Frequency of Assessment Responsibility Assessment Results Economic To undertake economic forestry thinning operations which produce a timber income to assist with the restoration and maintenance work on the site. The work will provide local employment with timber from the wood going to a number of sources, hopefully much to be used locally. The site to be used for sustainable timber production of around tonnes per year. Sale of all timber from the wood to suitable outlets Economic return on harvesting operations. Percentage of timber sales to include some added value conversion of timber on site and sale to local users Timber sales records Year 4 assessment WT/ RWCE The site will be promoted as a tourist destination increasing the diversity of attractions for Scarborough and contributing to the local 26 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

27 Management Objective/Activities Indicator of Progress/Success Method of Assessment Frequency of Assessment Responsibility Assessment Results tourist industry. Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise aim to utilise the wood for a social enterprise based on timber products, woodfuel, training and eduction. Other enterprises based on the wood may be developed over time. It is hoped that these activities would create employment and income that would assist in supporting the long term maintenance and development of the woodland. RWCE established and developing multiple enterprise activities Evaluation at year 3. Year 3 assessemt RWCE/WT 27 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1

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29 FC Approval FC Office Use Only UKFS Management Plan Criteria Approval Criteria Yes No Notes Forest management plans should state the objectives of management, and set out how the appropriate balance between economic, environmental and social objectives will be achieved. Have objectives of management been stated? Consideration given to economic, environmental and social factors (Section 2.2) Forest management plans should address the forest context and the forest potential, and demonstrate how the relevant interests and issues have been considered and addressed. In designated areas, for example national parks, particular account should be taken of landscape and other sensitivities in the design of forests and forest infrastructure. At the time of felling and restocking, the design of existing forests should be re-assessed and any necessary changes made so that they meet UKFS Requirements. Consultation on forest management plans and proposals should be carried out according to forestry authority procedures and, where required, the Environmental Assessment Regulations. Forests should be designed to achieve a diverse structure of habitat, species and ages of trees, appropriate to the scale and context. Forests characterised by a lack of diversity due to extensive areas of even-aged trees should be progressively restructured to achieve a range of age classes. Management of the forest should conform to the plan, and the plan should be updated to ensure it is current and relevant. New forests and woodlands should be located and designed to maintain or enhance the visual, cultural and ecological value and character of the landscape. Approving Officer Name Does the management strategy (section 6) take into account the forest context and any special features identified within the woodland survey (section 4) Have appropriate designations been identified (section 4.2) if so are these reflected through the work proposals in the management strategy (Section 6) Felling and restocking are consistent with UKFS forest design principles (Section 5 of the UKFS) Has consultation happened in line with current FC guidance and recorded as appropriate in section 7 Do the felling and restocking proposals create or improve structural diversity (refer to the plan of operations) Do the felling and restocking proposals create or improve age class diversity (refer to the plan of operations) Has a 5 year review period been stated (1st page) and where relevant achievements recorded in section 3 When new planting is being proposed under this plan is consistent with UKFS and FC guidance on woodland creation Plan approved 29 Management Plan Template I&R Team 06/01/2015 V1.1