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SWL PAWS And ASNW Assessment Form Version 1
SWL PAWS And ASNW Assessment Form Version 1
Scottish Woodlands

SWL PAWS and ASNW Assessment Form Version 1 Checklist

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Site Level Information

Site Type From GIS and Ancient Woodland Layer

The best opportunities to enhance biodiversity should be used to fulfil the 15% requirement in UKWAS.

Biodiversity Opportunity

Other Site Information (free text)

Area

Larger sites may need to be be stratified into relatively homogeneous areas. Add additional strata as required. Sketch strata boundaries onto a map for later reference.

STRATA

STRATUM
Strata Level information

The site connections to other areas of biodiversity and how the site sits in the wider habitat is important
Fully Surrounded - the area is fully surrounded by other areas key to biodiversity.
Multiple Connections - the area forms a key link between several other areas key to biodiversity.
Connected Through - the site forms a link between two otherwise disconnected areas of biodiversity.
Single Connection - the site is adjacent to another area of biodiversity but does not form a link.
Locally Disconnected - there are other sites important to biodiversity locally but the site is not directly connected to them.
Isolated - there are no other biodiversity sites locally.

Site Connectivity
  • Fully Surrounded
  • Multiple Connections
  • Through Connection
  • Single Connection
  • Locally Disconnected
  • Isolated

Consider the Site and Crop Stability

Site Stability

Crop Stage

Windblow

Brief Stratum description

1. Veteran Trees

Veteran Trees. In PAWS these are those trees that probably significantly pre-date the crop.
Abundant >25 trees per ha
Frequent >5 trees per ha
Infrequent <5 trees per ha
Rare <1 tree per ha
Absent no trees present on site

Veteran Trees

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
2. Non Veteran Native Trees

In PAWS these would be Native trees that probably grew up with the current crop or since it was planted.
Abundant >25 trees per ha
Frequent >5 trees per ha
Infrequent <5 trees per ha
Rare <1 tree per ha
Absent no trees present on site

Non Veteran Native Trees

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
3. Existing Regeneration of Native Trees

Abundant - regeneration spread widely throughout area
Frequent - patches of regeneration throughout area
Infrequent - occasional scattered patches of regeneration or individual small trees
Rare - occasional regenerating tree
Absent - no regeneration

Existing Regeneration of Native Trees

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph

If regeneration is absent add reason

Reason
Reason for lack of regeneration if absent.
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
4. Deadwood

Significant standing and fallen deadwood would be larger than 20cm in diameter
Abundant >25 dead trees or significant limbs
Frequent >5 dead trees or significant limbs per ha
Infrequent <5 dead trees or significant limbs per ha
Rare - very occasional limb or dead tree
Absent - no deadwood present

Deadwood

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
5. Vegetation on Rock Outcrops and in Gaps

Thinking in particular about native woodland indicator species
Abundant - native woodland indicator species are found throughout the area on crags and in gaps in the canopy.
Frequent - less common but still well spread throughout the area.
Infrequent - there are few crags or gaps in the canopy but those that exist do hold native woodland indicator species.
Rare - there are very occasional examples of native woodland indicator species.
Absent - there is no evidence of native woodland indicator species anywhere within the area.

Vegetation on Rock Outcrops and in Gaps

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
6. Vegetation in Riparian Zones

Thinking in particular about native woodland indicator species
Abundant - native woodland indicator species are found throughout the riparian zones
Frequent - less common but still well spread throughout the riparian zones
Infrequent - there are few riparian zones but those that exist do hold native woodland indicator species.
Rare - there are very occasional examples of native woodland indicator species in riparian zones.
Absent - there is no evidence of native woodland indicator species anywhere within the riparian zones.

Vegetation in Riparian Zones

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
7. Vegetation Under the Canopy

Thinking in particular about native woodland indicator species
Abundant - native woodland indicator species are found throughout the area under the canopy
Frequent - less common but still well spread throughout the area.
Infrequent - there are a few patches under the canopy that hold examples of native woodland indicator species.
Rare - there are very occasional examples of native woodland indicator species under the canopy
Absent - there is no evidence of native woodland indicator species anywhere within the area.

Vegetation Under the Canopy

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
8. Rare Species

Include both Flora and Fauna. Also consider nesting and breeding sites for rare species.
Key site - known breeding or refuge site for particularly rare or endangered species. Eg white tailed eagle, capercaillie. Include all designated sites here.
Important Site - site with 'second level' protected species. Eg red squirrel, otter, badger
Local interest Site - site with local interest or rarity
Expansion site - site with the potential to allow the expansion of local populations from adjacent areas or potential habitat link.
Absent - no rare species present or in the locality

Rare Species

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
9. Archaeology and Cultural Significance

Archaeology and Cultural Significance

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph
10. Amenity, Landscape and Public Access

Consider the area in terms of its overall Amenity, Landscape and Public Access Importance.

Amenity, Landscape and Public Access Significance

Threat Status

Nature of Threat (tick all that apply)
  • Shading by Planted Crop
  • Non-native Invasive Species
  • Bracken, Strong Grasses etc
  • Deer Browsing
  • Regeneration of Conifer Trees
  • Other (specify in comments below)
  • Windblow in Overstory Crop

Comments

Photograph

Conclusions

Summary Comments and Information

Suggested Management (tick all that apply)
  • Natural Reserve
  • Long Term Retention
  • Low Impact Silviculture
  • Thinning
  • Haloing of Veterans and Larger Native Trees
  • Widen Riparian Zones
  • Control Invasive Non-natives
  • Control Regeneration of Current Crop Trees
  • Improve Deer Control
  • Deer Fence
  • Clearfell at Onset of Windthrow
  • Restock with Native Bl or SP
  • Restock with Conifer
  • Restock with Mixed Con/Bl Species
SWL PAWS And ASNW Assessment Form Version 1
Scottish Woodlands

SWL PAWS And ASNW Assessment Form Version 1

Trial Version

Use this Digital Checklist
Download as PDF
Please note that this checklist is a hypothetical example and provides basic information only. It is not intended to take the place of, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice; medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; or other applicable laws. You should also seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of such checklist is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.

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