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Further information regarding this strategy can be found on our Website: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/all-aboutus/parks-regeneration-strategy The Strategy is currently under review in preparation for a Sheffield Green and Open Spaces Strategy, planned for completion in 2008. Tree and Woodland Strategy (2001) Although currently under review, this provides specific policies relating to the overall strategic vision and management of the Sheffield’s tree and woodland resource. Further information regarding this strategy can be found on our Website: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/trees-woodlands Sheffield Environment Strategy (2003) In 2001, the City Council set up a Local Strategic Partnership, with responsibility for ensuring that the social, economic and environmental well being of the city is delivered in an integrated way. The Sheffield First for Environment partnership produced an environmental strategy for the city, in 2003, which sets out a vision of what the city wants to achieve, based on community involvement and covers six key challenges. This strategy is currently under review and consultation. A new strategy will be produced during 2007. A copy of the present strategy can be found at: http://www.sheffieldfirst.net/our-partnerships/sheffield-environment-partnership/keydocuments Local Agenda 21(1998) In 2001 the City Council set up a Local Strategic Partnership, with responsibility for ensuring that the social, economic and environmental well being of the city is delivered in an integrated way. The Sheffield First for Environment partnership have now produced a final draft environmental strategy for the city which sets out a vision of what the city wants to achieve, based on community involvement. Unitary Development Plan This document guides future planning and developments across the city. It is currently being reviewed and a new Sheffield Development Framework will be produced by 2007 Further details are available via the Development Services website: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/planning-and-city-development/planningdocuments City Strategy 2005-2010 Led by the Sheffield First Partnership, this strategy has several main aims 16
• To provide a framework for Sheffield’s continued transformation during 2005-2010, and a vision for the future • To identify and address the key issues facing Sheffield • To present a united view to government and the European Union in attracting the support and resources to do what needs to be done. Further detail is available at: http://www.sheffieldfirst.net/sheffield-city-strategy Other important City Council, regional and national policy strategies have also informed the development of the plan: • Sheffield Nature Conservation Strategy (Sheffield City Council, 1991) • UK Biodiversity Action Plan (HMSO, 1995) • Coal Measures Natural Area Profile (English Nature, 1997) • UK Forestry Standard: The Government’s Approach to Sustainable Forestry (Forestry Commission, 1998) • England Forestry Strategy (Forestry Commission, 1999) • Sheffield Countryside Strategy (Sheffield City Council, 1999) • Sheffield Local Biodiversity Action Plan (Sheffield Biodiversity Steering Group, 2001) • Working with the grain of nature: A biodiversity strategy for England (DEFRA, 2002) • Sheffield Cultural Strategy (Sheffield City Council, 2005) • The value of Trees in our Changing Region: The Regional Forestry Strategy for Yorkshire and The Humber Region (Forestry Commission, 2005) • Natural England Strategic Direction 2006-2009 (Natural England, 2006) 1.1.6 Statutory designations and other constraints • Ecclesall Woods and the sawmill site are designated Green Belt • The majority of the site (with the exception of the sawmill site) is a Local Nature Reserve, and most of the site is classed as an Area of Natural History Interest as defined by the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan. • One archaeological monument has Scheduled Monument status, the prehistoric cup and ring stone (SAM number 29932) in Wood 1. There are two Grade II Listed Buildings within the site – a stone bridge over the Ryecroft Brook in Wood 3, and the wood collier’s memorial in Wood 2. • A Tree Preservation Order (808/338) covers the small woodlands and tree groups within the sawmill site • The site is crossed by 15km of public rights of way, including six public footpaths (nos. 244, 247, 248, 249, 281, 282 and 283) in Wood 1; two public footpaths (nos. 250 and 252) and two public bridleways (nos. 240 and 241) in Wood 2; and five public footpaths (nos. 253 254, 255, 256 and 466) and three public bridleways (nos. 245, 246 and 252) in Wood 3. A number of other routes are managed as de facto definitive routes • The majority of the site is included within the Nature Conservancy Council 17
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APPENDIX 3 FLORA In terms of natura
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Bibliography Baker, A.J. and Rother
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APPENDIX 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY ARCUS (200
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