Description of Indicator

This indicator describes the amount of acres with woodland by type.

Indicator Type

Objective

Content

The Forestry Commission has reported a range of indicators related to woodland and forests. Although area of woodland and forest is not an indicator itself, it is used to calculate several indicators.

Measurement Method

Measurement or estimation of new woodland created.

Relevant Information

No Need to be by type of woodland e.g. deciduous, or evergreen, indigenous, or imported

Data Source

Forestry Commission Scotland: A valuation of the economic and social contribution of forestry for people in Scotland

http://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/pdf/fcrp101.pdf/$FILE/fcrp101.pdf"