The woodland cover of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB is low, at under 4%, but is still an important habitat and landscape component of the area.  Much of the present day woodland was planted during the period of parliamentary enclosures from late 18th and early 19th centuries, often to provide a mixture of small game coverts, parkland, tree belts and avenues.  Small plantations and clumps of predominantly beech, with some ash, sycamore and pine, are still dotted around the Wolds today and are one of its most dramatic of landscape features.  

The Lincolnshire Wolds Tree Group are conscious of the sensitive issues that can relate to tree and woodland management. We are also aware that trees and woodland need active management to ensure that they remain healthy and productive for their timber, landscape and biodiversity value. We hope that this Advise Sheet Series will act as a guide for owners and managers of trees and woodland in the Wolds and assist in making decisions. 

The Lincolnshire Wolds Tree Group is a combination of specialist organisations and individuals. The following information is useful for land managers and interested parties

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