Guidance
Assessing woodland condition for a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement: operations note 69
Find out how to complete a Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Agreement or as a standalone capital item.
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The WCA has been developed and tested by members of the England Woodland Biodiversity Group (Forestry Commission,ÌýNatural England, and )Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý to enable landowners to assess woodland condition in 2 standardised ways.
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Published 20 June 2025