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Management may be required to create the next generation of ancient trees

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Planting a future generation of ancient trees

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Creating new pollards

One of the biggest threats to our rich heritage of ancient trees is the absence of the next generation to replace them when they eventually die.

For advice on creating the next generation see the Handbook chapter 8. See above for details.

Creating new pollards can provide continuity of the decaying wood resource and potential ancient trees of the future. For advice on creating the next generation see the Handbook chapter 8. See above for details.

Vandalism can be a major hazard to ancient trees. See Handbook pages 23, 67 and 115.

For innovative ideas on how to prevent fires in ancient trees - see news item 4 Dec 2002.
   
   
 
     
     

 

 
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