Object

Representation ID: 56613

Received: 23/11/2021

Respondent: South Cambridgeshire District Council

Our ecology officer considers that policy should refer to the fact that this wood is an ancient woodland. It is designated as an SSSI because it is an ancient woodland, so this designation is important.

The 200m cordon we understand is to allow for countryside uses for those using the woodland. This should be explained more clearly in the supporting text rather than simply stating it is the for the enjoyment of future generations but then mentioning in the policy that it is to allow for small scale sustainable construction for the traditional woodland industry. This needs to be explained and evidenced as to why the 200m cordon is chosen as opposed to some other distance.