Forest of Avon
3.7 Woodland opportunity mapping results
Woodland mapping results
Following application of the woodland opportunity mapping methodology (see 3.2 Method page), the following map shows the results of the constraints assessment. Scroll down to see other factors which may influence woodland planting.
The woodland sizes are as follows:
- Small size native woodlands and trees outside woodlands: ≤5ha
- Small-medium size native woodlands: 5 to 15ha
- Medium size native or mixed woodlands: 15 to 30ha
- Large size native or mixed woodlands: >30ha
- Medium to large size conifer plantation: >15ha
The map below shows the results of the woodland opportunity assessment in North Somerset (and South Gloucestershire) - View map full screen
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Other factors which may affect woodland planting
The following map show the results of the assessment alongside additional factors that may influence, but not preclude, woodland planting. Note that ‘Productive agricultural land’ was defined based on the Rural Payments Agency Crop Map of England (CROME) 2023.
The map below shows other factors which may affect woodland planting in North Somerset (and South Gloucestershire) - View map full screen