Hedgerows are a highly valued feature, characteristic of much loved Lowland Britain. They are important for landscape, archaeological, cultural and agricultural reasons. They are also a significant wildlife habitat.

Ancient Tree Guide No.2

A champion tree is the tallest or oldest or most massive example of its kind known in a given region. The most spreading tree or one with an impressively thick trunk could also be registered as a champion tree.

Ancient Tree Guide No.1

Ancient semi-natural woodlands (ASNWs) are woods that have persisted in the landscape since the Middle Ages, from a date of approximately 1600AD and continuity of a woodland on a site since around this date determines whether it is classed as ancient.