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ANNEX I Farm Woodland Plan ( FWP) Template

Part 1. Basic information

(N.B. Complete Part 1 of the template once for all the woodlands on the farm. Complete Part 2 onwards separately for each individual or aggregated group of woodlands as appropriate - see guidance notes.)

a. Name of Farm Holding:
b. Total Woodland Area (hectares):
c. Native Woodland Area (hectares):
d. Non-Native Woodland Area (hectares):
e. IACS Registered Forage Open Woodland Area (hectares):
f. Woodland Type and Age Structure:

g. Is the woodland to be separated into appropriate individual or groups of woods for the purpose of this plan? Yes / No

If yes, list below the name or identity given to each individual or group of woods and their areas:

Part 2. Assessment of woodland condition

(Complete Part 2 onwards separately for each individual or aggregated group of woodlands as appropriate - see guidance notes. If completing for all woodland as a single group, do not complete Part 2 a, b, and c.)

a. Name or other identity given to the individual or group of woods: (These woods must be appropriately annotated on the FWP map)

b. Total woodland area in individual or group of woods (hectares):

c. Woodland type and age structure of individual or group of woods:

d. Is the perimeter of the woodland protected by a fence or dyke? Yes / No

- Comment on the need or otherwise for perimeter protection, its type, its condition and any proposed actions:

e. Are any of the trees within the woodland damaged? Yes / No

- If yes, comment on the likely cause, the extent of damage and any proposed actions:

f. For native woodland, is there any non-native vegetation in the canopy or shrub layers? Yes / No

- If yes, identify the level of presence below:

- Comment on the identity and threat posed by the presence of non-native species and any proposed actions:

g. Are there any habitats or species of national or regional importance or features of cultural importance, in or adjacent to the woodland? Yes / No

- If yes, list these below and mark their location on the FWP map:

h. Is the woodland important for the existing character of the landscape? Yes / No

- If yes, identify and comment on the key landscape issues and any proposed actions:

i. Are there any public access routes through the woodland? Yes / No

- If yes, mark these on the FWP map. Comment on any potential impact of access on woodland management. Comment on any potential management actions in the woodland that may impact on access by the public:

j. Are there any inappropriate materials or waste within your control in the woodland? Yes / No

- If yes, comment on its identity and any proposed action:

Part 3. Objectives of management for the existing woodland

a. What are your management objectives, in addition to meeting the standard for Sustainable Farm Woodland Management (Annex H)?

Tick one or more of the following:

- To maintain/improve timber quality
- To maintain/develop the biodiversity value of the woodland
- To maintain/improve the condition of native woodland
- To maintain/increase the diversity of the farmed landscape
- To maintain/improve associated riparian habitats
- To maintain/improve shelter for crops or livestock
- To maintain/increase value of woodland for sporting use
- To maintain/provide recreational opportunities
- To maintain/create employment and related business opportunities
- Other (please specify)

b. Is the woodland grazed by domestic stock? Yes / No

- If yes, is grazing necessary in order to achieve specific biodiversity objectives and/or tree regeneration objectives? Yes / No
- If yes, comment on the specific biodiversity objectives and how grazing is to be controlled and managed in order to meet the objectives but also ensure that adequate trees can be recruited to sustain the woodland.

c. Is the development of natural regeneration necessary to meet the standard for SFWM or the objectives of management? Yes / No

- If no, proceed to section e
- If yes, is the presence of natural regeneration adequate to meet the standard for SFWM or the additional objectives of management? Yes / No
- If no, proceed to section d
- If yes, is browsing damage preventing tree establishment by natural regeneration? Yes / No

Comment on the implications of the browsing damage to natural regeneration and list any proposed actions:

d. If the presence of natural regeneration is necessary but inadequate to meet the objectives of management, comment on the likely cause(s) and list any proposed actions:

e. Is abundant natural regeneration posing a threat to the biodiversity value of the woodland? Yes / No

- If yes, comment on the nature of the threat and any proposed actions:

Part 4. Opportunities for the establishment of new woodlands

a. Is the establishment of new woodland during the period of the plan being considered? Yes / No

If yes, mark the proposed location on the FWP map and state your outline proposals below (e.g. new planting of 2 ha of mixed conifer and broadleaves proposed in field XX in 2007).

The Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme ( SFGS) provides support for the establishment of new woodlands with the following objectives:

- To establish well-designed productive forest
- To expand the area of native woodland
- To improve a riparian habitat
- To improve the quality and setting of urban or post-industrial areas
- To improve the diversity of the farmed or crofted landscape

Forestry Commission Scotland Conservancy staff can advise on SFGS eligibility for new woodland establishment ( see Annex L for contact details).

Part 5. Specific work proposals during 5 years of the plan period

a. Are you entering the woodland into the Menu Scheme for Farm Woodland Management (Option 17)?Yes / No

b. Have you identified work necessary to keep the woodland to the standard for Sustainable Farm Woodland Management ( SFWM) and to meet the management objectives? Yes / No

If yes, summarise below the proposed work and the year(s) in which the work will be carried out under the Menu Scheme for Farm Woodland Management (Option 17).

c. Have you identified work necessary to bring the woodlands up to SFWM standard and meet the management objectives, but will require SFGS funding to do this? Yes / No

If yes, summarise below the proposed work and the year(s) in which the work is most likely to be carried out, assuming an application for funding is made and approved.

Forestry Commission Scotland Conservancy staff can advise on the eligibility of woodlands for additional grants under SFGS for woodland management ( see Annex L for contact details).

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