National forest inventory

Screen

These are the questions we answer during the Screen stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the National forest inventory consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • What is the 'National forest inventory' consideration?

    "The National Forest Inventory (NFI) programme monitors woodland and trees within Great Britain. It includes the most in depth survey carried out on Britain’s woodland and trees to date. The NFI provides an extensive and unique record of key information about our forests and woodlands." - Forest Research

  • Is there legislation that defines 'National forest inventory'?

    No

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'National forest inventory'?

    With there being no legislation on the exact consideration, the body in charge of the National Forest Inventory appears to be Forest Research, the research agency for the Forestry Commission.

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

    • Forestry Commission

  • Is the National forest inventory a trigger?

    No

  • Is the National forest inventory something to consult during plan making?

    No

  • Is there any National forest inventory data already available?

    Yes

    • What National forest inventory data is currently available?

  • Do we think the data should come from a single source?

    Yes - Forestry Commission

  • Will a data standard be required?

    No