Ancient Woodland Inventory (England) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the periodic updating of the Ancient Woodland Inventory for England; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

18 March 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would require England's Ancient Woodland Inventory to be updated on a periodic basis, ensuring the record stays current. It also includes connected provisions setting out how updates should be carried out and used, particularly in planning and conservation decisions.

Key Points

Requires periodic updating of the Ancient Woodland Inventory for England.
Establishes procedures and responsibilities for carrying out updates.
Includes connected provisions to support planning and conservation decisions that rely on the inventory.

Who is affected?

Landowners and occupiers of ancient woodlandLocal authorities and planning departmentsGovernment departments and public bodies (e.g., Defra, Natural England)Conservation organisations, NGOs, and researchersDevelopers and landowners seeking planning or development near ancient woodlandsLocal communities and residents near ancient woodlands

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Ancient Woodland Inventory (England)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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