Woodland Management of Archaeological Features

[Dorset Treeman]

Hello,

 

Does anyone know of any recognised guidance for managing areas with tumuli and woodbanks? I am writing a management plan for a woodland that has both in and wanted to include something in the operations so that any contractor knew what was allowed/expected of them. A google search didn't find anything of use so I am here asking for help from the knowledgeable arbtalkers :thumbup1:

[10 Bears]

Not read it, but have a look at this:

 

Woodland and archaeology (Forest Research)

[farmer rod]

is it a Scheduled Ancient Monument, if so I think you need permission from someone but I cant remember who, possibly Natural England

[Dorset Treeman]

The tumuli is a SAM but I am assuming that there must be a 'working within' distance before any permissions or licenses are needed and also some sort of forestry best practice for carrying out operations near archaeological features such as woodbanks, although in saying that, I can't find any!

[ReubenHayes]

If its on or near to the SAM you would need to speak to English Heritage, you would need permission for works from the government! you need to speak to a regional advisor.