Meeting description: We sought to showcase to the Minister the importance of ancient woodland and how we manage Beeslack as an urban ancient woodland surrounded by development. We discussed the importance of ancient woodland and made the Minister aware it is an important carbon store long-term. We also showcased how the woodland interacts with an adjacent housing estate and explained why it is important to have a buffer zone between a woodland and housing in order to protect the woodland from indirect adverse impacts from development. We asked the Minister to ensure delivery of the Scottish Government's commitment to creating an ancient woodland register.
Topic label: Housing, Climate