Ancient Woodland
WESTWOOD CLOUGH
Ancient woodland has existed continuously since at least 1600 AD in England and Wales, representing irreplaceable habitats.
About this Ancient Woodland
This ancient ravine woodland occupies a steep valley, protecting it from clearance over centuries.
- ✓ Steep valley habitat
- ✓ Humid microclimate
- ✓ Ferns and mosses
- ✓ Rare lichens
What makes Ancient Woodland special?
- Woodland that has existed for at least 400 years
- Contains unique ecosystems that cannot be recreated
- Home to specialist species found nowhere else
- Includes both ancient semi-natural and replanted ancient woodland
- Only 2.4% of the UK is covered by ancient woodland
Planning Considerations
Development resulting in loss or deterioration of ancient woodland should be refused unless wholly exceptional reasons and suitable compensation apply. This is the highest level of protection for any habitat.
Location Details
- Designation
- Ancient Woodland
- Coordinates
- 53.4575, -2.0365
- Reference
- 1105674
Nearby Ancient Woodland
Nearby Development Sites
Site of former hall adjacent St James Church, Underwood Road, Hyde, SK14 3DHNot PermissionedHattersley Regeneration Site 19: Site of 2-18 Waterside and garages, Waterside, Hattersley, HydePermissionedHattersley Regeneration Site 17: Site of Hattersley Court and adjoining land, Hattersley Road West, Hattersley, HydePermissioned