Tring Park
Tring Park
Management Plan
2011-2016
Tring Park
MANAGEMENT PLAN - CONTENTS PAGE
ITEM
Page No.
Introduction
Plan review and updating
Woodland Management Approach
Summary
1.0
Site details
2.0
Site description
2.1 Summary Description
2.2 Extended Description
3.0
Public access information
3.1 Getting there
3.2 Access / Walks
4.0
Long term policy
5.0
Key Features
5.1 Semi Natural Open Ground Habitat
5.2 Historic Landscape
5.3 Ancient Semi Natural Woodland
5.4 Building Of Interest
5.5 Informal Public Access
6.0
Work Programme
Appendix 1: Compartment descriptions
Glossary
MAPS
Access
Conservation Features
Management
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THE WOODLAND TRUST
INTRODUCTION
PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATING
The Trust’s corporate aims and management
approach guide the management of all the
Trust’s properties, and are described on Page 4.
These determine basic management policies
and methods, which apply to all sites unless
specifically stated otherwise. Such policies
include free public access; keeping local people
informed of major proposed work; the retention
of old trees and dead wood; and a desire for
management to be as unobtrusive as possible.
The Trust also has available Policy Statements
covering a variety of woodland management
issues.
The information presented in this Management
plan is held in a database which is continuously
being amended and updated on our website.
Consequently this printed version may quickly
become out of date, particularly in relation to the
planned work programme and on-going
monitoring observations.
Please either consult The Woodland Trust
website www.woodlandtrust.org.uk or contact the
Woodland Trust
([email protected]) to confirm
details of the current management programme.
There is a formal review of this plan every 5
years and a summary of monitoring results can
be obtained on request.
The Trust’s management plans are based on the
identification of Key Features for the site and
setting objectives for their management. A
monitoring programme (not included in this plan)
ensures that these objectives are met and any
necessary management works are carried out.
Any legally confidential or sensitive species
information about this site is not included in this
version of the plan.
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WOODLAND MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The management of our woods is based on our charitable purposes, and is therefore focused on
improving woodland biodiversity and increasing peoples’ understanding and enjoyment of woodland.
Our strategic aims are to:
• Protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future
• Work with others to create more native woodlands and places rich in trees
• Inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees
All our sites have a management plan which is freely accessible via our website
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk. Our woods are managed to the UK Woodland Assurance Standard
(UKWAS) and are certified with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) through independent audit.
In addition to the guidelines below we have specific guidance and policies on issues of woodland
management which we review and update from time to time.
We recognise that all woods are different and that the management of our sites should also reflect
their local landscape and where appropriate support local projects and initiatives. Guidelines like
these provide a necessary overarching framework to guide the management of our sites but such
management also requires decisions based on local circumstances and our Site Manager’s intimate
knowledge of each site.
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The following guidelines help to direct our woodland management:
Our woods are managed to maintain their intrinsic key features of value and to reflect those of the
surrounding landscape. We intervene when there is evidence that it is necessary to maintain or improve
biodiversity and to further the development of more resilient woods and landscapes.
We establish new native woodland using both natural regeneration and tree planting, but largely the
latter, particularly when there are opportunities for involving people.
We provide free public access to woods for quiet, informal recreation and our woods are managed to
make them accessible, welcoming and safe.
The long term vision for our non-native plantations on ancient woodland sites is to restore them to
predominantly native species composition and semi-natural structure, a vision that equally applies to our
secondary woods.
Existing semi-natural open-ground and freshwater habitats are restored and maintained wherever their
management can be sustained and new open ground habitats created where appropriate.
The heritage and cultural value of sites is taken into account in our management and, in particular, our
ancient trees are retained for as long as possible.
Woods can offer the potential to generate income both from the sustainable harvesting of wood products
and the delivery of other services. We will therefore consider the potential to generate income from our
estate to help support our aims.
We work with neighbours, local people, organisations and other stakeholders in developing the
management of our woods. We recognise the benefits of local community woodland ownership and
management. Where appropriate we allow our woods to be used to support local woodland,
conservation, education and access initiatives.
We use and offer the estate where appropriate, for the purpose of demonstration, evidence gathering
and research associated with the conservation, recreational and sustainable management of woodlands.
In particular we will develop and maintain a network of long-term monitoring sites across the estate.
Any activities we undertake will conform to sustainable forest management principles, be appropriate for
the site and will be balanced with our primary objectives of enhancing the biodiversity and recreational
value of our woods and the wider landscapes.
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SUMMARY
This public management plan briefly describes the site, specifically mentions information on public
access, sets out the long term policy and lists the Key Features which drive management actions.
The Key Features are specific to this site – their significance is outlined together with their long (50
year+) and short (5 year) term objectives. The short term objectives are complemented by a
detailed Work Programme for the period of this management plan. Detailed compartment
descriptions are listed in the appendices which include any major management constraints and
designations. A short glossary of technical terms is at the end. The Key Features and general
woodland condition of this site are subject to a formal monitoring programme which is maintained in
a central database. A summary of monitoring results is available on request.
1.0 SITE DETAILS
Site name:
Tring Park
Location:
Grid reference:
Tring
SP929102, OS 1:50,000 Sheet No. 165
Area:
Designations:
106.85 hectares (264.03 acres)
Ancient Semi Natural Woodland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
Grade II Listed Parkland, Green Belt, Planted Ancient Woodland Site,
Scheduled Ancient Monument, Site of Special Scientific Interest
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Summary Description
Walk among mixed broadleaf woodland and explore one of the largest areas of unimproved chalk
grassland in the country, at this tranquil site 2 miles from Tring.
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2.2 Extended Description
Tring Park is one of Hertfordshire’s most important ecological areas and one of the Trust’s most
exciting and diverse sites. Covering an area of 107 hectares Tring Park contains a mosaic of mixed
woodland and intense chalk grassland, some of exceptional quality. Lying to the south of Tring, the
site runs along the Chiltern ridge offering superb views eastwards over the lowland vale. Once part
of Tring House, the site has a deep history as evident by the two ancient monuments that can still be
found in the grounds.
The internal landscape of the historic parkland is one devised by James Gibbs in the early 18th
Century and is one that is locally and nationally important. Separated from the main house in the
1970’s by the Tring bypass, the site is now owned by Dacorum Borough Council and leased to the
Woodland Trust on a 399 year lease.
The woodland is partly PAWS, which is seeing gradual restoration, but foremost in the management
of Tring Park is a sensitive grazing regime of 35.6 hectares of unimproved chalk grassland. An
extremely rare habitat, and indeed the second largest in Hertfordshire, this area has been given
SSSI status. Buffering the grassland is areas of scrub, improving in biodiversity each year and
indeed contain invertebrates such as the locally rare Purple Emperor butterfly.
The underlying geology is principally chalk and where the soils are thinnest, chalk loving plants such
as Autumn Gentian continue to thrive. Higher on the ridge the chalk is buried under the deeper soils
where clay and flints dominate.
Hugely popular in the local environment, the site has an almost constant influx of visitors enjoying
quiet recreation. Way marked walks and excellent links to Tring and Wigginton make it easily
accessible. Management access is via a tarmac road off Fox Road in the east or via the two access
points off Hastoe Lane, one leading into the parkland, the other onto King Charles Ride.
In summary, the superb integration of recreation, conservation and history means Tring Park
exemplifies diverse countryside management.
3.0 PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATION
3.1 Getting there
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Running along the Chiltern ridge, Tring Park lies just to the south of Tring. Access is available
directly from the surrounding country roads. On the western boundary there are three entrances
directly off Hastoe Lane, four entrances directly off the village roads in Wigginton to the east, one via
a public footpath from the south and one via a public footpath from Tring to the north. The flat, hard
surfaced Ridgeway or 'King Charles Ride' runs from east to west with wide entrances suitable for
wheelchairs and pushchairs. The track can become seasonally muddy in places. Other entrances to
the site are simple squeeze stiles or kissing gates. Elsewhere in the site the paths are of an
unmodified grass and earth surface. There is an extensive network of waymarked trails, along with
several information boards and benches. There are some very steep slopes and small sections of
steps. Some sections can get muddy and exposed limestone soils are very slippery when wet.
The entire site is open to the public throughout the year, with the exception of Oddy Hill which is
closed November and December whilst the sheep are grazing. Cattle graze in the parkland yearround.
Nearest car park: Walter Rothchild Zoological Museum, 350m from northern entrance. Open 10 am
- 5 pm. Or 600m away along quiet suburban road with pavement in the High Street car park.
Nearest toilet: Walter Rothchild Zoological Museum, 350m from northern entrance. Open 10 am - 5
pm. Baby changing but no facilities for disabled. Alternatively, 600 m away along quiet suburban
road with pavement in the High Street car park. Baby changing facilites and toilets suitable for
disabled with access via a RADAR key. Information from Museum website www.nhm.ac.uk/tring/
and as checked Dec 2006.
Nearest bus stops: East entrance - Corner of Fox Road and Highfield Road in Wigginton, 200m
away along quiet suburban road with pavement.
Northern entrance from Tring - Corner of Akeman Street and High Street in Tring, 500m away along
quiet suburban road with pavement. Information from Traveline website as at Nov 2006.
Tring railway station 2 miles away.
Further information about public transport is available from Traveline - www.traveline.org.uk or
phone 0870 608 2 608
3.2 Access / Walks
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4.0 LONG TERM POLICY
The long term intentions for Tring Park are to maintain and enhance its tremendous conservational,
historical and recreational assets to make it a true exemplar of countryside management. This will
involve continued consultation with all interested parties and liaison with environmental groups such
as English Nature, Herts Biological Records Centre and Butterfly Conservation. The complex,
diverse management involved means a more focussed approach can be apportioned to the varied
habitats and features:
The grazing regime on the grassland areas is a vital component of its successful management and
will continue to contribute to the grassland's increasing quality and physical area. Necessary
support will be given to ensure the grazing continues unhindered. All the SSSI to be in favourable
condition and scrub levels well controlled to ensure maximum benefit in terms of biodiversity
throughout the different areas.
Gradual restoration will continue in the areas of planted ancient woodland through small-scale
thinning operations. This will favour and preserve any remnant features of the ancient woodland and
any regenerating native trees. There should also be greater diversity in structure and a developing
understorey in the thinned areas, with the aim of management eventually on a continuous cover
basis. Controlling invasive species such as laurel and rhododendron will be an important part of
improving the ancient woodland ground flora. The aging oak, ash, beech and horse chestnut
scattered throughout the site will be left to senescence and beyond resulting in a large number of
veteran trees.
The whole site, in particular the parkland, will display characteristics of early 18th Century
landscaping, in the vein of James Gibbs. This will be in the form of regenerated avenues, parkland
standards and maintenance of King Charles Ride and the stunning internal and external vistas.
Views of the formal rides and monuments as well as the viewpoints along the ridge, looking out over
the Chilterns, will remain clear and unobstructed. Attractive in the local landscape, the park will
compliment the general features of the Chiltern escarpment and AONB.
The Scheduled Ancient Monuments will remain in good repair and be a prominent reminder of the
park's character and history. The Trust's corporate objective of increasing people's awareness and
enjoyment of woodland will be achieved by continuing to provide and maintain appropriate access
paths and facilities throughout the wood.
Tring Park has been identified as one of the Trust's Visitor Investment Program sites as there are
many opportunities to recreate historical parkland views and key parkland features, whilst inspiring
people about our work and involving the wider community. For this reason an Heritage Lottery Fund
is being sought in order to carry out this work. The first stage application has been successful and
we are now working on submitting the second stage towards the end of 2011. Local consultation will
be carried out to inform any future improvements, alongside landscape restoration investigation and
access and interpretation development whilst ensuring we safeguard the nature conservation assets
of the site.
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5.0 KEY FEATURES
The Key Features of the site are identified and described below. They encapsulate what is important
about the site. The short and long-term objectives are stated and any management necessary to
maintain and improve the Key Feature.
5.1 Semi Natural Open Ground Habitat
Description
Designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which covers the escarpment, Oddy Hill and
much of the open parkland. A total of 35.6 hectares of unimproved chalk grassland with locally
uncommon and rare species such as common spotted orchid, common rockrose, milkwort and large
thyme. Oddy Hill is the smaller part of the SSSI but is perhaps the more valuable in that it supports
Chiltern and Autumn Gentians. The chalk grassland is also home to important butterflies such as
the UK BAP priority species, Dingy and Grizzled skipper. It is thought that prior to formalisation of
the parkland, the grass areas where part of Tring Common, an area of semi-natural chalk grassland
and heath.
Significance
It is the second largest area of unimproved calcareous grassland in Hertfordshire and is recognised
as one of the most important due to its size and due to the presence of species such as common
spotted orchid, Autumn gentian and Chiltern gentian. SSSI is surrounded within a landscape that
supports a mosaic of habitats, including grassland, scrub and woodland. The whole area collectively
supports a diverse range of plants, invertebrates, mammals and birds.
Opportunities & Constraints
Constraints:
1. Scrub encroachment, particularly on Oddy Hill and the escarpment.
2. Shade from parkland trees.
3. Noxious weeds (Ragwort, thistles).
Opportunities:
1. Through a continued programme of sensitive grazing under the Countryside Stewardship
Scheme.
2. Through continued control / removal of encroaching scrub.
3. Through control / eradication of noxious weeds.
Factors Causing Change
Long term Objective (50 years+)
The continued sensitive grazing regime on unimproved calcareous grassland will help it to remain at
least as large and floristically rich. Present levels of scrub (1 -2 %) maintained in the parkland,
virtually no scrub on Oddy Hill and a ratio of about 40% scrub to 60% open grassland on the
escarpment. All areas of the SSSI in favourable condition.
Short term management Objectives for the plan period (5 years)
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Operational Objective:
Increase area of unimproved calcareous grassland whilst maintaining or increasing its quality and
reducing overall the levels of scrub.
Work Programme:
Grazing:
To continue with the current grazing regime as approved by Herts Biological Records Centre,
English Nature and DEFRA. Currently the average should be about 50 head in summer and 25 in
winter. Cattle are allowed to roam into the escarpment (cpt 8) from Oct to Feb and about a dozen
sheep graze Oddy Hill from Sept/Oct - Dec. The effectiveness of this grazing regime to deliver the
SSSI conservation objectives will need to be monitored during the lifetime of this plan, with
recommendations for alterations as necessary.
Scrub control:
Annual scrub control by cutting during the winter months, preferably as late as possible. On Oddy
Hill and the escarpment this is to be followed by careful treatment with suitable herbicide (in
accordance with English Nature Herbicide Handbook www.naturalengland.org.uk) to help prevent
regrowth.
Monitoring will be by aerial photography. The most recent records are 2006 and new photos will be
sought when available.
Scrub in the parkland should remain at current levels (approx 2%), however, the scrub pockets
should be transient. ie the older dense scrub is to removed but younger scrub pockets appear
elsewhere.
The scrub to grassland ratio on the escarpment is currently about 50:50. The aim is to reach 40:60
by 2010. This is regarded as a suitable scale of scrub removal within the five year period and work
will be targetd to ensure the core chalk grassland areas are maintained and buffer areas restored
and managed effectively. Older scrub areas are to be prioritised for removal. Favourable condition
status is defined by the SSSI conservation objectives.
Oddy Hill should be clear of scrub by 2010, in accordance with the SSSI conservation objectives,
except for the occasional pocket of woody shrubs and the occasional individual tree. There are
some elm and birch which have useful landscape value.
Annual topping of thistles and hand pulling of ragwort in the parkland.
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5.2 Historic Landscape
Description
Stunning park, woodland and avenues landscaped by Charles Bridgeman and James Gibbs in late
17th / early 18th centuries, and at one time was part of larger park including Tring House and
gardens.
The whole site is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park and woodlands
contribute greatly to the local landscape as it is visible from approaches to Tring and notably from
the A41 which runs through the park. Woodland and mature avenues on the upper slopes sweep
down the escarpment to the rolling downland of the park where beautiful copper beech and aging
Scots pine catch the eye. Internal landscape is valuable as walks and viewpoints look out across
the park from many areas, particularly from along the lime lined King Charles Ride.
Significance
Most parkland features remaining are a legacy of the formal landscaping period of the early 18th
Century. It is also a landscape that is widely enjoyed by the local population. The whole site is
within the Chilterns AONB and is greatly visible from the A41 and the Ridgeway National Trail.
Internal viewpoints are extremely good and are greatly appreciated by local community. Actual
layout of park and woods present a landscape unique to the area, being reflective of 18th Century
landscaping.
Opportunities & Constraints
Constraints:
1. Natural senescence of park and avenue trees.
2. Noise / visual pollution from A41 dual carriageway.
3. Encroachment of scrub.
Opportunities:
1. Supplementary planting (where appropriate) of park / avenue trees in keeping with original layout.
2. Arboricultural works to existing avenue trees to retain character and promote longevity.
3. Control of encroaching scrub.
4. Maintain internal viewpoints through control of scrub / secondary woodland.
Factors Causing Change
Long term Objective (50 years+)
For the parkland and other components such as King Charles Ride and the woodland avenues to
noticeably reflect the formality of early 18th Century landscaping. A healthy, well maintained and
regenerated Lime Avenue, light and open woodland avenues and sporadic parkland standards.
Uninhibited views of the parkland and wider countryside.
Short term management Objectives for the plan period (5 years)
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Operational Objective:
Parkland and other components such as King Charles Ride and the woodland avenues to be
healthy, open and be reminiscent of the early 18th Century landscaping.
Work Programme:
Regeneration of Lime Avenue, King Charles Ride and parkland standards by supplementary
planting as deemed necessary in order to replace dead trees and retain character.
Crown lifting and minor tree surgery as per inspections to maintain healthy avenues and clear vistas.
Annual clearance of undergrowth and epicormic shoots on King Charles Ride trees to accentuate its
character.
Annual work on widening internal rides, particularly the internal views of the monuments in cpt 5.
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5.3 Ancient Semi Natural Woodland
Description
Much of the woodland at Tring Park is classed as a Planted Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS). These
areas have remnants of ancient woodland flora and some characteristic over-mature beech, oak and
ash. They were planted with non-native conifers and beech during the 1970s / 80s where the dense
shade contributed to the demise of much of the ancient flora. Recent thinning has been aimed at
reducing the coniferous element and opening up existing broadleaves and areas of regeneration; a
move that should help return the woodland to its previous lowland ash-beech characteristics, typical
of NVC Classification W12.
Significance
Planted Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) are valuable for their latent potential. They contain
remnant populations of ancient woodland communities and species, often in small, isolated pockets.
Areas of Tring Park contain specialist woodland flora, which are a key characteristic of ancient
woods, as well as other important species such as veteran trees, lichens, fungi and deadwood.
These species are part of a complex ecological system and do not spread easily to new areas.
PAWS can also have an historic and cultural importance; Tring Park contains ancient trees, old
tracks and earthwalls, all of which may be used to help explain the history of the landscape and how
it developed.
It is vital therefore to conserve and enhance these ancient woodland communities and species. One
of the Trust's main objectives is to ensure no further loss of ASNW and lead in the restoration of
Planted Ancient Woodland Sites.
Opportunities & Constraints
Constraints:
1. Presence / regeneration of non-native species and invasive laurel.
2. Squirrel / deer damage.
Opportunities:
Preservation and restoration of ancient woodland components is the main driver and opportunities
summarised as:
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3.
4.
Continued removal of conifers and other non-native species.
Control of squirrels.
Continued control of invasive laurel.
Retain sallows and subsequent breeding area for Purple Emperor butterfly.
Factors Causing Change
Long term Objective (50 years+)
Predominantly mixed native broadleaf woodland with a noticeable understorey of native trees,
shrubs and frequent natural regeneration broadly in line with NVC W12. The conifer element should
be minimal and limited to a few scattered conifers with no dense patches or heavily shaded areas.
A healthy ground flora and ancient woodland characteristics evident throughout the wood.
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Short term management Objectives for the plan period (5 years)
Operational Objective:
Increase semi-natural composition and ancient woodland characteristics and reduce the proportion
of non native species by gradually manipulating these small areas of woodland to enhance the
conditions in which the remnant ancient woodland communities can recover and thrive.
Work Programme:
To reduce the shading effect of laurel it will be controlled annually in all woodland compartments to a
point where it is no longer compromising the ancient woodland components. All cutting to be
followed up by careful application of glyphosate to reduce regrowth.
The PAWS stands would not be classed as critical or even threatened but future thinning to reduce
the coniferous element and open up existing broadleaves would be beneficial in promoting healthy
woodland structure and ground flora. Any thinning would only be carried out to enhance and / or
secure ancient woodland characteristics. Felling to waste is likely to be the most suitable option, as
access if difficult and the crop of poor quality. It should also be considered if the benefits of
removing the timber do not outweigh the potential damage to ancient woodland components.
In all compartments, effort should be made during operations to retain medium age and mature
sallows, as they are key breeding areas for the Purple Emperor butterfly.
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5.4 Building Of Interest
Description
Obelisk and Summerhouse standing in the formal ride / avenue area in the northeast of the site
known as Park Wood, sited to offer superb internal vistas. Both these features are contemporary
with the park design of the early 18th Century and probably designed by the architect James Gibbs.
Constructed with brick and plaster and finished in white paint, the Summerhouse has a grand temple
front with four columns characterised by angular scrolls below an ornate triangular roof.
The 50ft tapering Obelisk is made of red brick and limestone ashlar which rests on a square
pedestal and towers up to a pierced ball finial. Legend has it that it was built to commemorate the
visits to the mansion of Charles II and his mistress Nell Gwyn.
Dacorum Borough Council maintains responsibility to manage and maintain the structures, both of
which underwent sensitive restoration in 1995.
Significance
Grade II Listed Monuments dating back to the early 18th Century. They form an integral part of the
parks history as well as provide an attractive and interesting addition to the area.
Opportunities & Constraints
Constraints
1. General aging and continued need for monitoring and repair.
2. Interference by local tree roots / branches and windblow.
3. Vandalism in the form of graffiti and fires.
Opportunities:
1. Good management by DBC.
2. Include in any future site interpretation.
Factors Causing Change
Long term Objective (50 years+)
Obelisk and summerhouse to be in a good state of repair (through good management and
communication with Dacorum Borough Council). Open with no threats of damage from surrounding
woodland and operations and clearly visible from along all adjoining rides.
Short term management Objectives for the plan period (5 years)
Operational Objective:
Attractive and safe monuments with minimal vandalism and clearly visible from all adjoining rides.
Work Programme:
On-going communication with Dacorum Borough Council over monitoring and repairs etc.
Annual control of surrounding vegetation and trees to ensure minimal threat to structures.
Gather further historical information with a view to providing wider conceptual interpretation.
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5.5 Informal Public Access
Description
Although there are currently no car parks adjacent to the Park, it is widely used for informal and
quiet recreation, primarily locals from Tring town and the surrounding villages such as Hastoe and
Wigginton. There are numerous access points around the perimeter, including a footbridge over the
A41 leading to Tring.
There are several public footpaths as well as a bridleway that runs along King Charles Ride, also
part of the National Ridgeway Trail. Waymarked walks lead around the park and there are several
information boards and benches, mostly sited to offer splendid views out across the Chilterns.
Significance
Tring Park's size and prominent position make it a natural attraction for the local population who can
enjoy and appreciate the varied woodland and its associated habitats.
Informal Public Access raises people's awareness and enjoyment of woodland, fulfilling one of the
Trust's three corporate objectives.
In summary it:
Provides suitable areas for the surrounding population to walk and ride and also to exercise dogs.
Provides opportunities for nature study and the appreciation of the countryside for people of all ages
and abilities.
Adds interest to the surrounding villages and the region.
Adds to the local rights of way network.
Helps people understand the history of the landscape and how it developed.
Opportunities & Constraints
Constraints:
1. Abuse of access rights, mainly camping, fires and litter in summer months. Vandalism of gates,
fenced tree enclosures and graffiti on the summerhouse.
Opportunities:
1. Improved interpretation, particularly at Oddy Hill to highlight site sensitivity and discourage
abuse.
2. Pro-active advertisement in local town / villages via the continued distribution of the site leaflet.
3. Continued maintenance of path network and clearance of internal and external vistas.
Factors Causing Change
Long term Objective (50 years+)
The whole park will remain open to the public for quiet informal recreation predominantly by locals
from Tring and surrounding villages. Waymarked walks, information boards and provision of leaflets
will be retained / enhanced in line with public use and demand.
Short term management Objectives for the plan period (5 years)
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Operational Objective:
Easily accessible, attractive, well maintained and safe woodland regularly used by the public. Path
network and entrances remain in good condition and are appropriate for level and type of use and in
accordance with access category A. Retain and enhance the internal vistas and excellent views out
of the wood from the existing viewpoints high up on the ridge.
Work Programme:
Cut main paths 3 times a year as per EMC.
Annually flail undergrowth at least 3m either side of King Charles Ride to accentuate its character.
Remove epicormic shoots from base of lime trees.
Annual programme of opening up vistas around monuments in cpt 5.
Annual inspection of all gates, benches, waymarkers and information boards and constant
monitoring of path surfaces.
Annual tree safety inspection of Zones A and B and arboricultural work as required.
Provision of site leaflets in local outlets in Tring to advertise the park and inform of history,
conservational value and recreational facilities.
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6.0 WORK PROGRAMME
Year
Type of Work
2012 NWH - Maintenance Work
2012 NWH - Maintenance Work
2012 NWH - Grazing Work
2012 CS - General Consultancy
2012 AW - Management Access
Maintenance
2012 CS - General Consultancy
2012 CS - General Consultancy
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 CS - General Consultancy
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2012 NWH - Maintenance Work
2012 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2012 CS - General Consultancy
Description
Scrub control - clear small areas over
escarpment and burn arisings. Aim to
eventually achieve 60% open and 40%
scrub. Allow 30 man days.
Cut all woody growth and strim course
vegetation on Oddy Hill. Remove or
burn arisings.
Management fee for grazier as agreed
with Nick Sherriff.
Consultation on car park for Tring
including expenses
locks and chains x 2, check for fallen
tree, read counters
Consultancy on car park application
Due By
30/01/12
30/01/12
24/04/12
30/04/12
30/04/12
30/04/12
Consultation on Tring car park - Various 30/04/12
discussions with team and Dacorum,
Numerous update emails, revised
drawings. Drafting S106, modify
costings etc
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
29/05/12
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill.
Consultation on Tring car park
30/06/12
Flail undergrowth each side of King
Charles Ride.
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill.
Pulling ragwort on parkland and
escarpment.
Flailing top meadow.
31/07/12
Topping of worst patches of thistles in
parkland
Amendment to planning map; sheep
pen added
31/07/12
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31/07/12
31/07/12
31/07/12
31/08/12
Tring Park
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2012 SL - Tree Safety Emergency Work
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2012 AW - Car Park Construction
2012 PE - Events - General
2012 CS - General Consultancy
2012 CS - General Consultancy
2012 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill.
Cut areas of laurel and treat previous
year's regrowth with Glyphosate in
June. Allow 6 man days.
Clear fallen chestnut trees and repair
gates and fence, also clear three fallen
trees
Repair kiss gates for sheep grazing and
lock gates
Cut bacl paths along old road
25/09/12
Remove barb wire at entrances marked
on map
Create a car park and new access point
to Tring Park- On NHM land. (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable). Moved to
2013.
Tree planting event for planting car park
hedges (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable). Moved to 2013.
Consultant to manage car park build.
(VAT Code P7 - non recoverable).
Moved into 2013.
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
(HGT aren't VAT registered - VAT code
UN). Moved into Q1 2013.
PROPOSAL 2 CLEARANCE OF
TREES & TALL SHRUBS WHICH
CURRENTLY OBSTRUCT THE VIEWS
FROM KING CHARLES RIDE - Open
up and expand two view points from
Kings Charles ride, increasing the view
by clearing further down the slope and
wider lower down. Burn arisings. (VAT
code P7 - Irrecoverable). Moved into
Q1 2013.
30/11/12
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25/09/12
30/09/12
30/11/12
30/11/12
01/12/12
01/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
Tring Park
2012 NWH - Grazing Work
2012 NWH - Grazing Work
2012 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2012 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2012 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2012 HF - Grazing
PROPOSAL 4 CREATE GAPS IN THE
WIRE FENCING AT THE BASE OF
THE SLOPE SO THAT PARKLAND
EXTENDS FURTHER UP THE SLOPE
AS IT DID IN THE PAST - Improve the
grazing potential by clearing a 5m strip
around the fence line and make any
necessary repairs to allow greater
access and ease of managing the
cattle. (VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable).
Moved into Q1 2013.
PROPOSAL 4 Remove sections of
stock fence at foot of scarp to allow
greater access of cattle but retain
potential to introduce sheep if
conditions allow in the future. (VAT
code P7 - non recoverable). Moved to
Q1 2013.
PROPOSAL 6 MANAGE 19th
CENTURY LIME AVENUE - Carry out
scrub clearance and tidy fallen
branches and trees. (VAT code P7 non recoverable). Moved to Q1 2013.
PROPOSAL 9 STRAIGHTEN PATH
ON SECTIONS OF KING CHARLES
RIDE AND ALLEES IN THE FOREST
GARDEN - Remove epicormic growth
and side growth along Kings Charles
Ride between rond points. (VAT Code
P7 - Irrecoverable). Moved to Q1 2013.
PROPOSAL 11 MANAGE SCRUB
ENCROACHMENT ON THE FIELD
ABOVE AND SOUTH OF KING
CHARLES RIDE BY MOWING &
SCRUB BASHING - Manage scrub
encroachment to encourage
regeneration of increasingly rare
heathland flora. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable). Moved to Q4 2013.
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Remove some
larger trees from within the area and
along Old Road. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable). Moved to Q4 2013.
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31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
Tring Park
2012 HF - Grazing
31/12/12
2012 SL - Tree Safety Works - Zone B
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Moved to Q1 2013.
PROPOSAL 2 - Install steps to bench.
(VAT Code P7 - non recoverable).
Moved to Q4 2013.
Create a safe permissive bridleway
access of the steep, busy Hastoe Lane
for local horse riders, including scrub
clearance, signs and horse stile to
prevent motorbikes. (VAT Code P7 non recoverable). Mpved to Q2 2013.
Volunteer expenses. Moved to Q4
2013.
Volunteer equipment - tools for work
parties. Moved to Q3 2013.
Interpretation for the Car Park
(NHM@T Land. VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable). Moved to Q3 2013.
Special access requirements. This
covers the cost of a key to allow access
to the park via one of the gates on level
ground (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable). Moved to Q2 2013.
Take down hung up beech in park
2013 SL - Tree Safety Emergency Work
Clear fallen horse chestnut
28/02/13
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
c.f. PROPOSAL 9 STRAIGHTEN PATH 31/03/13
ON SECTIONS OF KING CHARLES
RIDE AND ALLEES IN THE FOREST
GARDEN - Remove epicormic growth
and side growth along Kings Charles
Ride between rond points. (VAT Code
P7 - Irrecoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated.
c.f. PROPOSAL 6 MANAGE 19th
31/03/13
CENTURY LIME AVENUE - Carry out
scrub clearance and tidy fallen
branches and trees. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated.
2012 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2012 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2012 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2012 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2012 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2012 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
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31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
31/12/12
Tring Park
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2013 CS - General Consultancy
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Grazing Work
2013 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2013 SL - Tree Safety Emergency Work
PROPOSAL 9 STRAIGHTEN PATH
ON SECTIONS OF KING CHARLES
RIDE AND ALLEES IN THE FOREST
GARDEN - Remove epicormic growth
and side growth along Kings Charles
Ride between rond points. (VAT Code
P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 6 MANAGE 19th
CENTURY LIME AVENUE - Carry out
scrub clearance and tidy fallen
branches and trees. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 2 - Install steps to bench.
(VAT Code P7 - non recoverable)
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
(HGT aren't VAT registered - VAT code
UN)
PROPOSAL 2 CLEARANCE OF
TREES & TALL SHRUBS WHICH
CURRENTLY OBSTRUCT THE VIEWS
FROM KING CHARLES RIDE - Open
up and expand two view points from
Kings Charles ride, increasing the view
by clearing further down the slope and
wider lower down. Burn arisings. (VAT
code P7 - Irrecoverable)
Management fee for grazier as agreed
with Nick Sherriff.
Path and entrance works; cut paths and
entrances three times a year, remove
litter, clean signs and report any issues
on each visit.
6th March clear fallen chestnut, repair
fence, re fit owl box, 7th March take
down large lime, level bike jumps, clear
fallen tree near wall
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31/03/13
31/03/13
31/03/13
31/03/13
31/03/13
30/04/13
31/05/13
31/05/13
Tring Park
2013 PE - Events - General
Family event masks
19/06/13
Bat masks
1pp
a4
250gsm uncoated
250 copies
4/0
Butterfly Masks
1pp
a4
250gsm uncoated
250 copies
4/0
2013 PE - Events - General
2013 PE - Events - General
2013 CS - General Consultancy
2013 NWH - Grazing Work
Deliver to: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP1 1NS
Launch event: Tring Park roller banner
Product: Origin 800mm
Quantity: 1
Delivery: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1
1NS
Launch event: Tring Park Complete
Dash stand
Quantity: 1
Delivery: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1
1NS
Consultation for Tring car park - Visit
Site, mark up area for Grass Protecta,
Contact Dacorum District, obtain
planning responses etc including
expenses
PROPOSAL 4 Remove sections of
stock fence at foot of scarp to allow
greater access of cattle but retain
potential to introduce sheep if
conditions allow in the future. (VAT
code P7 - non recoverable)
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21/06/13
21/06/13
30/06/13
30/06/13
Tring Park
2013 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 NWH - Grazing Work
2013 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 NWH - Maintenance Work
Create a safe permissive bridleway
access of the steep, busy Hastoe Lane
for local horse riders, including scrub
clearance, signs and horse stile to
prevent motorbikes. (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
Special access requirements. This
covers the cost of a key to allow access
to the park via one of the gates on level
ground (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
c.f. PROPOSAL 4 Remove sections of
stock fence at foot of scarp to allow
greater access of cattle but retain
potential to introduce sheep if
conditions allow in the future. (VAT
code P7 - non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated.
c.f. Create a safe permissive bridleway
access of the steep, busy Hastoe Lane
for local horse riders, including scrub
clearance, signs and horse stile to
prevent motorbikes. (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated.
Title: Tring Park Guardian Scheme
Size: A5
Pages: 1pp
Quantity: 50
Proof: pdf
Extra: Printing: 4/0
Materials:170gsm FSC Silk
Delivery: 138 Anchor Lane, Hemel
Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1NS
Price:£48.00 including delivery
Supplier: Gildenburgh
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Cut twice per year
@ £300.00 / Cut. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
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30/06/13
30/06/13
30/06/13
30/06/13
30/06/13
30/06/13
Tring Park
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2013 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2013 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2013 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2013 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
Nature detectives booklet
16pp
a5
90gsm uncoated
500 copies
4/4
delivery to: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP1 1NS
Produce A3 dibond panel for the new
permissive bridleway access including
delivery. Deliver to Sandridgebury Farm
AL3 6JB.
Volunteer expenses
01/06/2013 - £41.40 to Judith Parry for
Photography at Tring Park
03/07/2013 - £21.70 to Judith Parry for
helping at the Tring Park Volunteer
Recruitment event
02/10/2013 - zeroed down as no
volunteer expenses came in and it was
not needed
Path and entrance works; cut paths and
entrances three times a year, remove
litter, clean signs and report any issues
on each visit.
Pulling ragwort on parkland and
escarpment.
Topping of worst patches of thistles in
parkland
Path and entrance works; cut paths and
entrances three times a year, remove
litter, clean signs and report any issues
on each visit.
Cut areas of laurel and treat previous
year's regrowth with Glyphosate in
June. Allow 6 man days. Provide map
with areas cut and treated when
operation complete.
PROPOSAL 13 CLEAR VEGETATION
AROUND BRICK & FLINT
STRUCTURE, MAKE IT LOOK
ENTICING, ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE Remove scrub and fallen branches and
create safe path to structure. (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
25
30/07/13
31/07/13
31/07/13
31/07/13
31/08/13
31/08/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
Tring Park
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 PE - Events - General
2013 NWH - Maintenance Work
2013 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Community Group Support
PROPOSAL 14 REMOVE UNSAFE
METAL WORK(OLD RAILINGS AND
TREE GUARDS) FROM THE HORSE
CHESTNUT AVENUES AROUND THE
WEST AND NORTH WEST OF PARK
WOOD - Removal of old metal railings
& tree cages on horse chestnut avenue.
Retain any useable guards & railings.
(VAT Code P4 - recoverable)
Digital Projector - 1 x NEC M230x for
Volunteer speaker for Tring Park
Project
Delivery to: 138 Anchor Lane, Hemel
Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1NS
Volunteer equipment - laptop or
netbook (P7 - non recoverable)
Volunteer equipment - digital camera
(based on Nikon D3100 Digital SLR
Camera & Bag) (P7 - non recoverable)
Actual cost £477.90 (paid via PE credit
Card)
Audio trails development - equipment
(P7 - non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Cut twice per year
@ £300.00 / Cut. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Improvements to access points (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable). Replace
seven kiss gates (£328 each) and eight
access management gates (£304 each)
including 20m of post and rail
(£13.96/m) where needed.
Volunteer training - lime tree
propogation training (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
Co-producing interpretation (P7 - non
recoverable)
Design of Family Panel Hoody - £40
Print of 3 Hoody examples: 1 x small in
Blue, 1 x medium in Pink, 1 x 2XL in
green (£53.70)
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30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
Tring Park
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 PE - Events - General
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Events - General
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
Tring Together BusinessMart
Membership for 1 year
Address: 9 High Street, Tring,
Hertfordshire, HP23 5TE.
INSET Training days (P7 - non
recoverable)
Recruitment of volunteers (P7 - non
recoverable)
Recruitment of volunteers event at
NHM at Tring
Input into joint promotion across Tring
(P7 - non recoverable)
Marketing in local pubs/shops/cafes including beer mats/parking
partnerships/hosting leaflets. (P7 - non
recoverable)
Gingerbread trees – quantity 1500
printed 4/0 on 115gsm FSC – delivery to
1 UK address.
DELIVERY ADDRESS: Karen Trickey,
138 Anchor Lane, Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire, HP1 1NS
Recruitment of Volunteers (P7 nonrevoverable)
Advert in local Gazette Newspaper
October magazine was paid for by
Credit Card. Cost was £300 total
Volunteer equipment - tools for work
parties
Volunteer equipment - Digital projector
(P7 - non recoverable)
Zeroeddown as came in under budget
c.f. PROPOSAL 13 CLEAR
VEGETATION AROUND BRICK &
FLINT STRUCTURE, MAKE IT LOOK
ENTICING, ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE Remove scrub and fallen branches and
create safe path to structure. (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated.
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30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
Tring Park
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 SL - Tree Safety Works - Zone A
2013 CS - General Consultancy
c.f. PROPOSAL 14 REMOVE UNSAFE
METAL WORK(OLD RAILINGS AND
TREE GUARDS) FROM THE HORSE
CHESTNUT AVENUES AROUND THE
WEST AND NORTH WEST OF PARK
WOOD - Removal of old metal railings
& tree cages on horse chestnut avenue.
Retain any useable guards & railings.
(VAT Code P4 - recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
Interpretation for the Car Park
(NHM@T Land. VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
Polo shirt and Hoody order for
volunteers.
1x XL Bottle Green Polo Shirt
1x 2XL Powder blue Hoody
1x M powder Blue hoody
1x S Cranberry Hoody
Volunteer training - lime tree
propogation training (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
Tree safety work along zone A
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/09/13
30/10/13
Consultant to manage Tring car park,
31/10/13
including the following but excluding
expenses:
All detailed design drawings and
specifications; Preparation of tender
documents; Finding contractors and
tendering to contractors; Tender
process; Liaison with water board
regarding potable supply to cattle
trough; Appoint and meet contractor
and supervise all site works to
completion; probably 4 site visits;
Manage the contractor and payments
(possibly one lump sum as shouldn’t be
more than 2 weeks work; Discharge
construction related planning
conditions.
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Tring Park
2013 HF - Grazing
2013 SL - Tree Safety Emergency Work
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2013 SL - Tree Safety Emergency Work
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Community Group Support
2013 PE - Events - General
c.f. Stock Fencing - to manage grazing
in the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Western boundary along Hastoe Lane;
1) cut back existing vegetation where
necessary to gain access to old fence,
2) remove old fence, 3) erect new fence
along old line of fence.
27th March clear fallen field maple, 9th
May clear fallen Horse chestnut repair
fence, 31st May Take down hung up
Horse chestnut and repair fence, 17th
June take down large ash hung up over
gardens reduce crown to stump, clear
fallen Lime by A41 bridge
24th April Supply posts and erect HLF
funded signs
19th/20th June take down old barbed
wire fence and additional tree cages
Clear fallen and dangerous trees as per
map after storm St Jude
Interpretation board at Museum
(NHM@T Land. VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Walks and talks training (VAT Code P7
- non recoverable)
Interpretative benches (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
Footprint Waymarkers (including
delivery)
New mapping (P7 - non recoverable)
Half of quote for Design and site visit by
Colour Heroes
Outline and outreach resource
development (P7 - non recoverable)
Audio trails development (P7 - non
recoverable)
Production of book/pamphlet (P7 - non
recoverable)
Tree planting event for planting car park
hedges (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
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31/10/13
31/10/13
31/10/13
31/10/13
30/11/13
30/11/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
Tring Park
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Maintenance Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Maintenance Work
1. Contractor's preliminaries. (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
Engagement in project work: Business
Cards
PROPOSAL 16 REDUCE SCRUB
WITHIN THE MAIN GRAZING AREA
OF THE PARK - Remove scrub
encroachment on the main parkland
annually to retain and increase the
grassland habitat. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 6 - Annual management
by flailing cleared area. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 9 - Annual cut of 600m
scrub and side shoot re-growth. (VAT
Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 10 MANAGE THE RIDES
IN NORTH PEST HOUSE WOOD &
BULLS WOOD FOR WILDLIFE BY
OPENING THEM UP AND INITIATING
A MOWING REGIME - Create scallops
throughout rides and where appropriate
clear trees and scrub to open up rides.
(VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 3 SELECTIVE &
SENSITIVE CLEARANCE AND
CONTROL OF ENCROACHING
SCRUB & TREES ON MIDDLE AND
LOWER SCARP SLOPE - Remove
scrub on a gradual basis to reach
eventual ratio of 40:60 over five
years.Based on a cost of £540.00 / Day
for Contractors to do this work.18 days
@ £540.00 / Day. (VAT code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 1 RESTORE THE ROND
POINT AT THE EASTERN END OF
KING CHARLES RIDE (CLEARANCE)
- Clear scrub and small trees at Eastern
Rond Point. Chip or burn arisings. (VAT
code P7 - non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 2 - Annual management
by flailing cleared area. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
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31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
Tring Park
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Maintenance Work
2013 NWH - Grazing Work
2013 CS - General Consultancy
2013 CS - General Consultancy
2013 CS - Visitor Survey & Assessment
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
PROPOSAL 1 - Establish a 25m
diameter circular path to highlight the
rond point and the remaining area
levelled and mowed. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 1 - Plant a circle of 12
lime trees Tilia cordata on the rond
point, set in 6 feet from the edge of the
circle. (VAT code P7 - non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 1 CREATE VIEWS - To
create a view at the Eastern Rond
Point, clear scrub / fell trees, chip or
burn arisings leaving timber in situ. Flail
cleared areas annually. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 4 CREATE GAPS IN THE
WIRE FENCING AT THE BASE OF
THE SLOPE SO THAT PARKLAND
EXTENDS FURTHER UP THE SLOPE
AS IT DID IN THE PAST - manage
regrowth. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
Visit to Tring in August 2013 for update
on project and ways to work together x3
staff plus mileage. (HGT aren't VAT
registered - VAT code UN)
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
Visit to advise on rond point and allee x
2 staff plus mileage. (HGT aren't VAT
registered - VAT code UN)
c.f. Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
Visit to Tring in August 2013 for update
on project and ways to work together x3
staff plus mileage. (HGT aren't VAT
registered - VAT code UN)
13. Signage (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
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31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
Tring Park
2013 CS - General Consultancy
2013 HF - Restoration
2013 CS - Planning Permissions / Designs
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 AW - Car Park Construction
2013 PE - Events - General
2013 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
Half day visit x 2 staff plus mileage to
assess trees to be replaced in parkland.
(HGT aren't VAT registered - VAT code
UN)
Supply 14 standards of Tilia europaea,
common lime, all from vegetative
cuttings for uniform growth.
Complete discharge of planning
conditions, instruct contractor etc.
Further work on Travel Plan and
discussion with Dacorum
c.f. New mapping (P7 - non
recoverable)
Rest of quote for Design and site visit
by Colour Heroes. Payable on
completion.
Put up welcome signs and disc to new
gates
2. Site clearance (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
3. Excavation- vehicles (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
5. Excavation- swales/ removal (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
6. Limestone gravel repairs (VAT Code
P7 - non recoverable)
7. Coxwell gravel- vehicle areas (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
8. Cowell gravel- pedestrian areas
(VAT Code P7 - non recoverable)
13. Signage (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Launch event catering and serving staff
for refreshements at the Natural History
Museum at Tring
Outline & outreach resource
development (P7 non - Recoverable) Consultant time and input into activity
booklet
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31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
Tring Park
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 HF - Grazing
2013 NWH - Grazing Work
2013 CS - General Consultancy
2013 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
PROPOSAL 11 MANAGE SCRUB
ENCROACHMENT ON THE FIELD
ABOVE AND SOUTH OF KING
CHARLES RIDE BY MOWING &
SCRUB BASHING - Manage scrub
encroachment to encourage
regeneration of increasingly rare
heathland flora. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Remove some
larger trees from within the area and
along Old Road. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 4 CREATE GAPS IN THE
WIRE FENCING AT THE BASE OF
THE SLOPE SO THAT PARKLAND
EXTENDS FURTHER UP THE SLOPE
AS IT DID IN THE PAST - Improve the
grazing potential by clearing a 5m strip
around the fence line and make any
necessary repairs to allow greater
access and ease of managing the
cattle. (VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
Consultant to manage car park build.
(VAT Code P7 - non recoverable)
Volunteer expenses
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
c.f. PROPOSAL 1 RESTORE THE
31/12/13
ROND POINT AT THE EASTERN END
OF KING CHARLES RIDE
(CLEARANCE) - Clear scrub and small
trees at Eastern Rond Point. Chip or
burn arisings. (VAT code P7 - non
recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
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2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Maintenance Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
c.f. PROPOSAL 3 SELECTIVE &
SENSITIVE CLEARANCE AND
CONTROL OF ENCROACHING
SCRUB & TREES ON MIDDLE AND
LOWER SCARP SLOPE - Remove
scrub on a gradual basis to reach
eventual ratio of 40:60 over five
years.Based on a cost of £540.00 / Day
for Contractors to do this work.18 days
@ £540.00 / Day. (VAT code P7 - non
recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 1 - Establish a 25m
diameter circular path to highlight the
rond point and the remaining area
levelled and mowed. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 1 - Plant a circle of 12
lime trees Tilia cordata on the rond
point, set in 6 feet from the edge of the
circle. (VAT code P7 - non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 1 CREATE VIEWS To create a view at the Eastern Rond
Point, clear scrub / fell trees, chip or
burn arisings leaving timber in situ. Flail
cleared areas annually. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 6 - Annual
management by flailing cleared area.
(VAT code P7 - non recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 10 MANAGE THE
RIDES IN NORTH PEST HOUSE
WOOD & BULLS WOOD FOR
WILDLIFE BY OPENING THEM UP
AND INITIATING A MOWING REGIME
- Create scallops throughout rides and
where appropriate clear trees and scrub
to open up rides. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
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31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
Tring Park
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2013 HF - Grazing
2013 NWH - Grazing Work
2014 WC - Tree / Seed Supply
2014 CS - General Consultancy
c.f. PROPOSAL 16 REDUCE SCRUB
WITHIN THE MAIN GRAZING AREA
OF THE PARK - Remove scrub
encroachment on the main parkland
annually to retain and increase the
grassland habitat. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 11 MANAGE SCRUB
ENCROACHMENT ON THE FIELD
ABOVE AND SOUTH OF KING
CHARLES RIDE BY MOWING &
SCRUB BASHING - Manage scrub
encroachment to encourage
regeneration of increasingly rare
heathland flora. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Remove some
larger trees from within the area and
along Old Road. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
c.f. PROPOSAL 4 CREATE GAPS IN
THE WIRE FENCING AT THE BASE
OF THE SLOPE SO THAT PARKLAND
EXTENDS FURTHER UP THE SLOPE
AS IT DID IN THE PAST - Improve the
grazing potential by clearing a 5m strip
around the fence line and make any
necessary repairs to allow greater
access and ease of managing the
cattle. (VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
HLF underspend- to be reallocated
1 Tilia x europaea rootballed 12-14 girth
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/12/13
31/01/14
2014 PE - Events - Tree Planting
Consultation for car park build - Pre
31/01/14
Start Meeting on Site. Site visit, Issue of
final drawings and setting out
coordinates etc
Dedication Plaque
31/01/14
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Panels for onsite mapping
28/02/14
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Welcome signage at main access
points (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
28/02/14
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2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 SL - Tree Safety Works - Zone B
Welcome signage at secondary access
points (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 9 STRAIGHTEN PATH
ON SECTIONS OF KING CHARLES
RIDE AND ALLEES IN THE FOREST
GARDEN - Remove epicormic growth
and side growth along Kings Charles
Ride between rond points. (VAT Code
P7 - Irrecoverable).
PROPOSAL 3 SELECTIVE &
SENSITIVE CLEARANCE AND
CONTROL OF ENCROACHING
SCRUB & TREES ON MIDDLE AND
LOWER SCARP SLOPE - Remove
scrub on a gradual basis to reach
eventual ratio of 40:60 over five
years.Based on a cost of £540.00 / Day
for Contractors to do this work.18 days
@ £540.00 / Day. (VAT code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 10 MANAGE THE RIDES
IN NORTH PEST HOUSE WOOD &
BULLS WOOD FOR WILDLIFE BY
OPENING THEM UP AND INITIATING
A MOWING REGIME - Create scallops
throughout rides and where appropriate
clear trees and scrub to open up rides.
(VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable).
PROPOSAL 5 RESTORE THE ALLEE
IN PARK WOOD WHICH IS
CURRENTLY BLOCKED BY ROOT
PLATE OF A FALLEN TREE - Remove
root plate and restore ground. (P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 5 - Remove scrub, lift
crowns to 8m. All arisings to be
windrowed to either side of allee. (P7 non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 5 - Carry out tree safety
work where necessary. All arisings to
be windrowed to either side of allee.
(P4 - recoverable)
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31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
Tring Park
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 WC - Tree Planting / Seeding
2014 SL - Tree Safety Emergency Work
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Additional strim along King Charles
Ride to open up view along avenue; fell
all small trees and cut scrub so all
stems of the main avenue trees can be
seen, cut and windrow.
Additional strim between lime avenue
so all stems of the main avenue trees
can be seen
Additional work to open up areas
around summer house and obelisk
One Site visit and Preparation and
Issue of Green Travel Plan. Expenses Mileage to site and Mapping for Travel
Plan.
Supply additional Tilia x europaea root
balled 12-14cm girth standard
Emergency tree works after storms in
Dec/Jan
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
Draw up plan map of trees to be
replaced in parkland. (HGT aren't VAT
registered - VAT code UN)
Replace stolen kiss gates
31/03/14
Develop Waymarked Trail (P7 nonrecoverable) - Routed arrows for
waymarkers
One Site visit and Discussion re Green
Travel Plan; further amendments to
green travel plan requested by TNHM,
issue to Hertfordshire and discussions
with Herts etc including expenses
Footprint floor stickers to link with
interpretation board at NHM@T
Joint interpretation Panel. 1no. Print
direct to 3mm Dibond 980 x 750mm
including delivery to
(London SW7)
31/03/14
BAF Graphic LTD
25 - 27 Lydden Road
London
SW18 4LT
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31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
31/03/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
Tring Park
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
signsystems interpretation board for
NHM@T (Quotation no Q 6267
AMENDED)
16. Provide and install cattle trough on
concrete base and 25mm water pipe to
site boundary
1. Contractor's preliminaries. (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
smaller versions of waymarkers to go
on interpretation to explain what people
will be following.
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
2 x 20cm wide x 30cm tall for £35.00
plus VAT EACH- 15-20mm thick.
1 x 7cm wide x 10cm small x 15-20mm
thick for £30.00 plus VAT.
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 NWH - Grazing Work
2014 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
Additional £25 plus VAT postage.
14. Cycle parking (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
15. Grass Protecta (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
4. Excavation- pedestrian (VAT Code
P7 - non recoverable)
9. Birdmouth fencing (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
10. Post and rail fencing (VAT Code P7
- non recoverable)
11. Wooden gate (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
12. Wooden bollards (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
13. Signage (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Management fee for grazier as agreed
with Nick Sherriff.
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill. Report
any issues
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30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
30/04/14
31/05/14
Tring Park
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2014 PE - Informal Play
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 HF - Grazing
2014 PE - Events - General
Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
31/05/14
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
(HGT aren't VAT registered - VAT code
UN)
Legs for VIP sign for Tring Park
31/05/14
(Including delivery).
Delivery to NHM at Tring, Akeman
Street, Tring, Herts, HP23 6AP.
1 No VIP Bullittbond panel 1500mm x 31/05/14
1300mm
Delivery to: Karen Trickey, Natural
History Museum at Tring, Akeman
Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 6AP
Entrance gateway with agreed wording 30/06/14
carved in for natural play trail
Final agreement of Travel Plan
30/06/14
Input into joint promotion across Tring
(P7 - non recoverable)
Photographic Walk to promote with
Joint NHM, brewery and WT
photographic competition.
Tring together Event promotion
brochure - Tring Park Advert
Input into joint promotion across Tring
(P7 - non recoverable)
30/06/14
30/06/14
30/06/14
Dacorum look no further Tourism leaflet
advert
Dacorum Look No Further
Mayland Business Centre
Dacorum Borough Council
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
30/06/14
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Western boundary along Hastoe Lane;
1) cut back existing vegetation where
necessary to gain access to old fence,
2) remove old fence, 3) erect new fence
along old line of fence.
INSET Training days (P7 - non
30/06/14
recoverable)
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2014 PE - Informal Play
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 HF - Grazing
2014 HF - Grazing
2014 HF - Grazing
2014 HF - Grazing
2014 HF - Grazing
Giant Tortoise carving for Natural Play
trail.
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Cut twice per year
@ £300.00 / Cut. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable). Cut
back all overhanging branches along
ROW, burn on site in small contained
fires.
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Trough and Pen; 1) install 140m of
stock fencing along newly built car park,
2) Install two 6ft gates into grazing field,
3) install metal lockable kiss gate into
grazing field from car park, 4) create
handling area with stock fence, 5)
supply and install 8ft trough with
ballcock.
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Ancient tree; 1) cut tree back to
standing dead trunk, stack and burn
arisings onsite, 2) remove both fences.
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Southern boundary along A41; 1)
remove old post and rail fencing, 2)
56m up the road embankment take
down and replace, 3) attach stock
netting, inlcuding removing all post and
rail and clearance
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Eastern boundary along ROW; 1)
remove old fence, 2) cut back all
existing vegetation, 3) erect new fence
along old line of fence with top strand of
barb wire on inside of fence only.
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30/06/14
30/06/14
30/06/14
30/06/14
30/06/14
30/06/14
30/06/14
Tring Park
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 SL - Tree Safety Works - Zone A
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 CS - General Consultancy
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
Quote No 79626: 6010 Tring Park
booklets A5 12pp
Quantity: 800
Size: A5 12pp
Materials: 140gsm Cyclus Offset
Origination: From final artwork
supplied, we to provide a PDFproof.
Printing: 4 colour process throughout digitally
Finishing: Trimmed to size & saddle
stitched with 2 wires
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
Delivery: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,
HP1 1NS
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill. Report
any issues.
Interpretation board frame and legs at
Museum car park to agreed
specification.
Tree safety works including
deadwooding avenue trees on KCR
Production of book/pamphlet (P7 - non
recoverable)
Shelley Savage
16 Lakeside
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5HN
Visit site, undertake snagging with
contractor, undertake contractual
procedures etc, including expenses
Carry out mapping excercise of extent
of laurel across the woodland areas
CDM regulations to build car park.
Name of Supplier: Crowthers CDM
Coordinators, Address of Supplier: 28
Swains Lane, Flackwell Heath, High
Wycombe, HP10 9BU
VIP welcome signage installation
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31/07/14
31/07/14
31/07/14
31/07/14
31/07/14
31/07/14
31/07/14
31/07/14
Tring Park
2014 NWH - Grazing Work
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Vet fees for cattle after dog attack. Paid 31/08/14
to WT by dog owner.
Proposal 5 to restore allee in Park
31/08/14
Wood - supply and lay stone over
stump removal area
Paint over graffiti on bridge
31/08/14
2014 HF - Invasive Plant Control
Cut and treat Japanese Knott Weed
31/08/14
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
Old bench removal
31/08/14
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
Bench installation
31/08/14
2014 WC - Invasive Plant Control
Pulling ragwort on parkland and
escarpment.
Topping of worst patches of thistles in
parkland
Stock Fencing - to manage grazing in
the Dawes Meadow area (NHM@T
land. VAT Code P7 - irrecoverable).
Install two badger gates where there is
know access, check for others.
Volunteer expenses
Volunteer claim - Judith Parry
Volunteer training - physical works
training (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Cut twice per year
@ £300.00 / Cut. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Posts and intepretative panels (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
Posts and intepretative panels (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
Copywriting for interpretation text
Volunteer expenses
Volunteer claim - Judith Parry
Signs of Spring Trail Correx print
(English + HLF)
Volunteer expenses
Volunteer Claim - Judith Parry
6010 and 6039 – Tring Adventure
Booklet (12pp A5) and 3 x Pub Activity
sheets (8pp A3 folded to A5)
31/08/14
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2014 HF - Grazing
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
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31/08/14
31/08/14
31/08/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
Tring Park
2014 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2014 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Cut areas of laurel and treat previous
30/09/14
year's regrowth with Glyphosate in
June. Allow 6 man days. Provide map
with areas cut and treated when
operation complete.
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
30/09/14
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill. Report
any issues.
Specification: Aluminium Composite
30/09/14
panel 3mm x 630mm x 695mm with
digital printed vinyl overlay (artwork to
be supplied)
Qty/Price: 5 No. Graphics panels, as
above specification: £49.00 each =
£245.00
Specification: Aluminium Composite
panel 3mm x 1200mm x 700mm with
digital printed vinyl overlay (artwork to
be supplied)
Qty/Price: 2 No. Graphics panels, as
above specification: £89.00 each =
£178.00
Specification: Clear polycarbonate
panel 3mm x 630mm x 695mm
Qty/Price: 5 No. Clear polycarbonate,
as above specification: £39.00 each =
£195.00
Specification: Clear polycarbonate
panel 3mm x 1200mm x 700mm
Qty/Price: 2 No. Clear polycarbonate,
as above specification: £69.00 each =
£138.00
Total cost for manufacture and delivery
of above: £756.00 + VAT
Delivery to: Karen Trickey, Natural
History Museum at Tring, Akeman
Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 6AP
INSET Training days (P7 - non
30/09/14
recoverable)
Colouring-in map for Children's
30/09/14
Marketing products
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2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Wildlife Correx printing for Hunter
games activity.
Quote number: 10550
DELIVERY TO: 138 ANCHOR LANE,
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD,
HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS.
c.f. Family events - deliver & develop 3
small events joining Tring Park & the
NHM@T (P7 non-recoverable)
(£138.40 spent for Tring Christmas
Fayre family event)
Rond Point launch event Horse and
carriage rides
Frames and legs for WT interpretation
in the car park to approved
specification. Including delivery to:
Karen Trickey, Natural History Museum
at Tring, Akeman Street, Tring, HP23
6AP.
Parkrun set-up contribution.
parkrun Limited (Company Number:
07289574), 13 Holmes Road,
Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, TW1
4RF, United Kingdom
5914 – Tring Information Boards (1 x
1.5m curved Rond Point, 2 x car park
signs and 5 x entrance signs) including
all amends
c.f. Marketing in local pubs/shops/cafes
- including beer mats/parking
partnerships/hosting leaflets. (P7 - non
recoverable)
Cassowary head models for Tring Park
to link with activity in Marketing
materials for the Oakman Inns.
Name of Supplier: Derek Framton
Address of Supplier: Highfield, Kings
Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9NB.
Tring Marketing Material - onsite panel.
Job number 6039. image: GOLDFINCH
D7.2.3R
Rond Point Interpretation board.
Shelley Signs quote reference: 10722 /
RSS
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30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
Tring Park
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
c.f. Input into joint promotion across
Tring (P7 - non recoverable)
30/09/14
£179.60 spent on A1 poster and photo
printing for promotion at Natural History
Museum at Tring History day event.
Quote No 79553: 6039 Tring Park
30/09/14
Family Activity Sheets x 3 Sorts
(140gsmCyclus Offset)
Quantity: 1,500 500 each sort
Size: A3Duplex.
Materials: 140gsm Cyclus Offset
Origination: From final artwork
supplied, we to provide low
resolution/PDF proof, on approval
output plates and From final artwork
supplied, we to provide a
PDFproof.
Printing: Digitally printed 4 colour
process 2 sides.
Finishing: Folded to A5
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
Delivery: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane. Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,
HP1 1NS
Rond Point interpretation installation
30/09/14
and installation of all welcome signage.
Family Adventure booklet for NHM to
30/09/14
stock.
Quote No 79401 6010 Tring Park
booklets A5 12pp
Quantity: 200 Price: £169
Size: A5 12pp
Materials: 140gsm Cyclus Offset
Origination: From final artwork
supplied, we to provide a PDFproof.
Printing: 4 colour process throughout digitally
Finishing: Trimmed to size & saddle
stitched with 2 wires
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
Delivery: Karen Trickey, 138 Anchor
Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,
HP1 1NS
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2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
c.f. Interpretation board at Museum
(NHM@T Land. VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
6184 Tring signage
A2 panels with hooks applied as
requested
£38.50 each x 4
Delivery
£25.00
Delivery To: Natural History Museum at
Tring, Akeman Street, Tring,
Hertfordshire, HP23 6AP.
c.f. Interpretation for the Car Park
(NHM@T Land. VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
Material :3mm Clear Acrylic
Size :A4
Qty :20
Edges :unpolished £4.50 each
Delivery: 138 Anchor Lane, Hemel
Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1NS
Quote No 80806 6010 Tring Park
booklets A5 12pp
Quantity: 1,200 Price: £478
Size: A5 12pp
Materials: 140gsm Cyclus Offset
Origination: From files we hold we to
plan to print litho
Printing: 4 colour process throughout
Finishing: Trimmed to size & saddle
stitched with 2 wires
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
Delivery: 138 Anchor Lane, Boxmoor,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1NS
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
College Lake Nature Reserve,
Upper Icknield Way,
Bulbourne,
Tring, Herts
HP23 5QG
Partnership meeting and Earth
Education Training.
(P7 - non recoverable)
Audio trails development (P7 - non
recoverable)
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30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
30/09/14
21/10/14
31/10/14
Tring Park
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Informal Play
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Community Group Support
Audio trails development - equipment
(P7 - non recoverable)
Volunteer training - lime tree
propogation training (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
unloading of waymarkers at Heartwood
Barn and installation onsite
Family events - deliver & develop three
small events joining Tring Park & the
NHM@T. (P7 - non recoverable)
£36.16 moved from 2015 budget to
here to pay for Glow sticks for Lantern
event.
Total of 43.16 Net claimed for
Glowsticks for Lantern event.
c.f. Develop natural play trail (VAT
Code P7 - non recoverable)
Tring Park Family Lantern event - event
provider costs for story teller and
marshmallow roasting/fire pits.
c.f. Co-producing interpretation (P7 non recoverable)
i.explore promotion
31/10/14
contribution towards final printing for
joint promotional postcards for the A
Shot in the Park competition.
c.f. Input into joint promotion across
Tring (P7 - non recoverable)
Contribution to the A Shot in the Park
prizes for joint partnership photographic
competition.
Co-producing interpretation (P7 - non
recoverable)
Volunteer expenses
Volunteer claim - Judith Parry (came to
£361.28 in total, has been taken out of
4 of the volunteer expenses lines)
Volunteer Claim - Judith Parry for
Lantern event costs and hot drink
supplies for Planting event planned for
22nd Dec (Came to £115.39 in total,
has been taken out of 2 of the volunteer
expenses lines - 05/12/14)
Illustrations for Booklet
30/11/14
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21/11/14
30/11/14
30/11/14
30/11/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
Tring Park
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Outline & outreach resource
development (P7 non - Recoverable) Illustrations for Family Adventure
Booklet
New mapping (P7 - non recoverable)
31/12/14
31/12/14
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Partnership Meetings (P7 - non
recoverable)
Audio trails development (P7 - non
recoverable)
Tree planting event for planting car park
hedges (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Canes, Guards and contractor time to
bring equipment and mark out.
New mapping key (P7 - non
recoverable)
10. Post and rail fencing (VAT Code P7
- non recoverable)
Outline & outreach resource
development (P7 non - Recoverable) Hello Tree books
Kate Bretherton. Flint Barn, Norrington
End, Redding Lane, Redbourn, AL3
7QN
Volunteer training - lime tree
propogation training (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
c.f. Develop Family Panel (P7- non
recoverable)
Volunteer expenses (P7 - non
recoverable)
Rest of claim for Judith Parry's
expenses (05/12/14)
Props for guided walks from Natural
History Museum at Tring Shop (P7 non recoverable)
Grazing Cows Sign's x 10 A3 Correx
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
Refreshments for training day
31/12/14
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
Volunteer training - lime tree
propogation training (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
Volunteer "Thank You" events (P7 non recoverable)
31/12/14
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 AW - Car Park Construction
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 PE - Community Group Support
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31/12/14
31/12/14
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31/12/14
Tring Park
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 NWH - Grazing Work
Tring Park Guardians Scheme (P7 non recoverable)
Tring Park Guardians Scheme lime tree
propagation information for schools and
volunteers
Engagement in project work. (P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 1 - Ongoing management
costs and replacement of any losses.
(P7 - non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 6 - Annual management
by flailing cleared area. (VAT code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 9 - Annual cut of 600m
scrub and side shoot re-growth. (VAT
Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 16 REDUCE SCRUB
WITHIN THE MAIN GRAZING AREA
OF THE PARK - Remove scrub
encroachment on the main parkland
annually to retain and increase the
grassland habitat. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 10 - Ongoing mowing and
strimming costs to maintain these rides.
(VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 11 MANAGE SCRUB
ENCROACHMENT ON THE FIELD
ABOVE AND SOUTH OF KING
CHARLES RIDE BY MOWING &
SCRUB BASHING - Manage scrub
encroachment to encourage
regeneration of increasingly rare
heathland flora. (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 2 - Annual management
by flailing cleared area. (VAT code P7 non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 4 CREATE GAPS IN THE
WIRE FENCING AT THE BASE OF
THE SLOPE SO THAT PARKLAND
EXTENDS FURTHER UP THE SLOPE
AS IT DID IN THE PAST - manage
regrowth. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
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31/12/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
Tring Park
2014 NWH - Grazing Work
2014 NWH - Maintenance Work
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
PROPOSAL 4 - Flail/strim regrowth
along 5m strip on an annual basis.
(VAT code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 1 CREATE VIEWS - To
create a view at the Eastern Rond
Point, clear scrub / fell trees, chip or
burn arisings leaving timber in situ. Flail
cleared areas annually. (VAT code P7 Irrecoverable)
C.F. Posts and intepretative panels
(VAT Code P7 - non recoverable)
Waymarkers for Woodland Walk
31/12/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
31/12/14
c.f. Interpretative benches (VAT Code 31/12/14
P7 - non recoverable)
6039 Tring Park Family Activity Sheets 31/12/14
x 3 Sorts (140gsm
Cyclus Offset). Quote No 81973.
Quantity: 1,500 (500 each sort)
Price: £590
Size: A3 2pp
Materials: 140gsm Cyclus Offset
Origination: From final artwork
supplied, we to provide low
resolution/PDF proof, on approval
output plates and From final artwork
supplied, we to provide a
PDFproof.
Printing: Digitally printed 4 colour
process 2 sides.
Finishing: Folded to A5
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
DELIVERY: 138 ANCHOR LANE,
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD,
HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS.
Outline & outreach resource
31/12/14
development (P7 non - Recoverable)
Family Adventure booklet Poster
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2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 SL - Tree Safety Works - Zone A
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Quote No 82649 6010-Tring Park
31/12/14
booklets A5 12pp
Quantity: 1500 Price:£489
Size: A5 12pp
Materials: 140gsm Cyclus Offset
Origination: Direct Reprint
Printing: 4 colour process throughout
Finishing: Trimmed to size & saddle
stitched with 2 wires
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
Delivery: In bulk to one address
mainland UK via standard overnight
delivery service.
Other Quantities:
Co-producing interpretation (P7 non31/12/14
recoverable) - Parkrun distance
markers.
Zone A tree safety works
31/12/14
c.f.Partnership meetings
31/12/14
(P7 - non recoverable)
c.f. Posts & interpretive panels (P7 non 31/12/14
recoverable)
Quote No 82636 5914-Tring Park Wood 31/12/14
Leaflets
Quantity: 3,500 Price: £516
Size: Flat size A3, Finished
size DL 12pp
Materials: Cyclusprint 130gsm FSC.
Origination: From final artwork
supplied, we to provide low
resolution/PDF proof, on approval
output plates.
Printing: 4 colour process both sides.
Finishing: Trimmed to size and folded
to DL 12pp
Packing Instructions: Packed in cartons
as convenient.
Delivery: In bulk to one address in
mainland UK via standard overnight
service
Delivery to: 138 Anchor Lane, Hemel
Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1NS.
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2014 PE - Events - General
2014 PE - Community Group Support
2014 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2014 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2015 CS - General Consultancy
2015 PE - Informal Play
2015 AW - Visitor Access Infrastructure
2015 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
Tree planting event for planting car park
hedges (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable) - Prizes for Childrens
planting competition from NHM@T
shop.
c.f. Partnership meetings - Tring
together BusinessMart membership
(P7 - non recoverable)
Contribution towards joint brown tourist
signs for Tring Park and the NHM@T.
Posts & interpretive panels (P7 non
recoverable) - posts for Parkland Walk
New mapping (P7 - non recoverable) Leaflet design work for new leaflet
c.f. Herts Gardens Trust - Professional
Advice on Landscape Restoration and
input into Interpretation Resources.
(HGT aren't VAT registered - VAT code
UN)
c.f. Develop natural Play trail (p7 nonrecoverable)
C.f. Interpretative benches (VAT code
P7 non-recoverable)
PROPOSAL 3 SELECTIVE &
SENSITIVE CLEARANCE AND
CONTROL OF ENCROACHING
SCRUB & TREES ON MIDDLE AND
LOWER SCARP SLOPE - Remove
scrub on a gradual basis to reach
eventual ratio of 40:60 over five
years.Based on a cost of £540.00 / Day
for Contractors to do this work.18 days
@ £540.00 / Day. (VAT code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 10 - Ongoing mowing and
strimming costs to maintain these rides.
(VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 10 MANAGE THE RIDES
IN NORTH PEST HOUSE WOOD &
BULLS WOOD FOR WILDLIFE BY
OPENING THEM UP AND INITIATING
A MOWING REGIME - Create scallops
throughout rides and where appropriate
clear trees and scrub to open up rides.
(VAT Code P7 - Irrecoverable).
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31/03/15
31/03/15
31/03/15
31/03/15
31/03/15
31/03/15
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2015 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
PROPOSAL 9 STRAIGHTEN PATH
ON SECTIONS OF KING CHARLES
RIDE AND ALLEES IN THE FOREST
GARDEN - Remove epicormic growth
and side growth along Kings Charles
Ride between rond points. (VAT Code
P7 - Irrecoverable).
Volunteer expenses
31/03/15
30/04/15
2015 PE - Community Group Support
Management fee for grazier as agreed
with Nick Sherriff.
Audio trails development (P7 - non
recoverable)
Audio trails development - equipment
(P7 - non recoverable)
c.f. Manage Japanese Knottweed
above King Charles Ride
Manage Japanese Knottweed above
King Charles Ride
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill. Report
any issues
Tring Park Guardians Scheme
information booklet for schools and
volunteers
Walks & talks training - venue hire /
refreshments etc (P7 - non recoverable)
Volunteer "Thank You" events
2015 PE - Community Group Support
Tring Park Guardians Scheme
30/06/15
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
Input into joint promotion across Tring
30/06/15
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
30/06/15
grazing on Oddy Hill. Cut twice per year
@ £300.00 / Cut. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
Volunteer expenses
30/06/15
2015 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2015 NWH - Grazing Work
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2015 PE - Events - General
2015 NWH - Invasive Plant Control
2015 NWH - Invasive Plant Control
2015 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2015 PE - Community Group Support
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2015 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2015 PE - Events - General
2015 PE - Events - General
31/03/15
30/04/15
30/04/15
30/04/15
30/04/15
31/05/15
31/05/15
31/05/15
30/06/15
Celebration event - advertising. (P7 31/07/15
non recoverable)
Celebration event - materials. (P7 - non 31/07/15
recoverable)
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31/07/15
2015 PE - Community Group Support
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill. Report
any issues.
Celebration event - professional fees.
(P7 - non recoverable)
Posts and interpretive panels (P7 nonrecoverable)
Topping of worst patches of thistles in
parkland
Pulling ragwort on parkland and
escarpment.
Check and maintain entrances. Cut
paths to spec and ensure signs and info
boards are clean. Remove all litter from
fire site at bottom of Oddy Hill. Report
any issues.
Cut areas of laurel and treat previous
year's regrowth with Glyphosate in
June. Allow 12 man days. Provide map
with areas cut and treated when
operation complete.
Partnership meetings
2015 PE - Volunteer on site activity
Volunteer expenses
30/09/15
2015 PE - Events - General
Family events - deliver & develop three
small events joining Tring Park & the
NHM@T. (P7 - non recoverable)
PROPOSAL 17 - Increase sheep
grazing on Oddy Hill. Cut twice per year
@ £300.00 / Cut. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
Tring Park Guardians Scheme lime tree
propagation information for schools and
volunteers
Tring Park Guardians Scheme (P7 non recoverable)
c.f. New Mapping (p7 non recoverable)
30/09/15
2015 PE - Events - General
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2015 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2015 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2015 AW - Visitor Access Maintenance
2015 WC - Invasive Plant Control
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 PE - Community Group Support
2015 PE - Community Group Support
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
31/07/15
31/07/15
31/08/15
31/08/15
30/09/15
30/09/15
30/09/15
30/09/15
30/09/15
30/09/15
31/10/15
c.f. Marketing in local pubs/shops/cafes 30/11/15
- including beer mats/parking
partnerships/hosting leaflets. (P7 - non
recoverable)
c.f. Input into joint promotion across
30/11/15
Tring (P7 - non recoverable)
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2015 PE - Events - General
2015 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2015 NWH - Grazing Work
2015 NWH - Grazing Work
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 NWH - Initial Restoration Work
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 NWH - Grazing Work
Volunteer training - lime tree
propagation training (VAT Code P7 non recoverable)
c.f. Tree planting event for planting car
park hedges (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable) - Prizes for Childrens
planting competition from NHM@T
shop.
c.f. Volunteer training - physical works
training (VAT Code P7 - non
recoverable)
Fencing to extend sheep grazing at
Oddy Hill
Create and install interpretation board
at Oddy Hill
PROPOSAL 1 - Ongoing management
costs and replacement of any losses.
(P7 - non recoverable)
Engagement in project work. (P7 - non
recoverable)
PROPOSAL 9 - Annual cut of 600m
scrub and side shoot re-growth. (VAT
Code P7 - Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 6 - Annual management
by flailing cleared area. (VAT code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 11 MANAGE SCRUB
ENCROACHMENT ON THE FIELD
ABOVE AND SOUTH OF KING
CHARLES RIDE BY MOWING &
SCRUB BASHING - Manage scrub
encroachment to encourage
regeneration of increasingly rare
heathland flora. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 16 REDUCE SCRUB
WITHIN THE MAIN GRAZING AREA
OF THE PARK - Remove scrub
encroachment on the main parkland
annually to retain and increase the
grassland habitat. (VAT Code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 2 - Annual management
by flailing cleared area. (VAT code P7 Irrecoverable)
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31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
31/12/15
Tring Park
2015 NWH - Maintenance Work
2015 NWH - Grazing Work
2015 PE - Volunteer on site activity
2015 PE - Community Group Support
2015 PE - Interpretation & Signage
PROPOSAL 1 CREATE VIEWS - To
create a view at the Eastern Rond
Point, clear scrub / fell trees, chip or
burn arisings leaving timber in situ. Flail
cleared areas annually. (VAT code P7 Irrecoverable)
PROPOSAL 4 - Flail/strim regrowth
along 5m strip on an annual basis.
(VAT code P7 - Irrecoverable)
c.f. Engagement in project work (P7 non recoverable)
(£23.10 inlcuding VAT spent on poster
printing for site)
c.f. Recruitment of volunteers (P7 - non
recoverable)
Outline & outreach resource
development (P7 non - Recoverable)
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31/12/15
31/12/15
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Tring Park
APPENDIX 1: COMPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS
Cpt
No.
Area
(ha)
Main
Year
Species
Management
Regime
Major
Management
Constraints
Key Features
Present
1a
1.00 Beech
1960 High forest
Gullies/Deep
Historic
Valleys/Uneven/ Landscape,
Rocky ground
Informal Public
Access
1b
3.00 Beech
1975 High forest
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Designations
Ancient Semi
Natural
Woodland, Area
of Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Planted Ancient
Woodland Site
A small compartment on the western edge known as Bishops wood. It mainly comprises gnarled
beech and mature ash, last thinned in 2000. Several large beech and horse chestnut standards are
also present, established around 1850, along with a few younger wild cherry.
The dense understorey is dominated by mature hawthorn, with occasional holly and hazel
regeneration. Ground flora is very sparse with the odd patch of nettle, moss and rose.
The sub-compartment has an easterly aspect and borders Hastoe Lane to the west and scrub
woodland to the east.
Running south to north is a deeply carved track of some antiquity. It is lined with an avenue of
mature beech that seem to be at least 200 years old. There are also some linear earthworks that run
almost parallel with this feature.
Ancient Semi
Natural
Woodland, Area
of Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Planted Ancient
Woodland Site
Part of Bishops Wood, this sub-compartment was felled and replanted with broadleaves and mixed
conifers in the 1970's. Many of the young beech have been decimated by squirrels but the ash
remains untouched. 2001 thinnings favoured the removal of the exotic conifers together with the
worst affected beech. The wood is now dominated by ash and beech, along with some massive lime
and a few Scots pine and larch of average form.
Understorey consists of abundant ash regeneration responding well to the extra light from the recent
thinnings. Bluebell, primrose, mosses and sedges make up most of the ground flora with much of
the woodland floor covered with ash seedlings.
The sub-compartment has a northerly aspect and a hard surfaced bridleway known as King Charles
Ride runs east / west. The Ridgeway National Trail follows this bridleway.
Towards the northern boundary of the compartment is a small brick and flint structure, set back into
the ground and mostly demolished, which appears to be consistent with the park wall.
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2a
3.20 Birch
1990 High forest
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Planted Ancient
Woodland Site
This area was felled and replanted in 1985 with larch, spruce and beech. The beech has largely
failed and the conifers have been attacked by Glis glis resulting in significant failure. Only the
occasional undamaged conifer remain together with an abundance of naturally regenerating birch
and willow. The area was thinned in 2003 to remove the worst affected trees and to help
encourage the undamaged ones. Many of the original Sequoia stumps have regrown with multiple
stems.
Ground flora includes grasses, moss and bramble and several large decaying stumps are also
present.
The sub-compartment has a slight northerly aspect and the eastern boundary backs onto housing.
Interesting note regarding Glis glis, otherwise known as edible dormouse: Walter Rothschild, who
later became the second Baron Rothschild, brought the first six Glis glis to England in 1902. No-one
knows exactly why, but he turned them loose in Tring Park and they spread and bred.
2b
3.10 Larch
1980 High forest
(Japanes
e)
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Planted Ancient
Woodland Site
Although planted at the same time as cpt 2a in 1985, the beech, pine and larch have established
better and show less damage by squirrels and Glis glis. Japanese larch is prominent in the canopy
with increasing amounts of broadleaves and some Sequoia regrowth. A few huge cedar line the
southern boundary. The area was thinned in 2003 and many of the larch were removed. Ash, birch
and willow are all present in noticeable amounts. The developing understorey contains hazel,
rowan, sycamore, hawthorn and laurel.
Ground flora is sparse but where light penetrates the canopy grasses, fox-glove and ferns are
present. Several large decaying stumps are also present.
The sub-compartment has a slight southerly aspect and borders housing on the east and southern
edges. The residential road to the south of the compartment provides access but there is a
covenant which limits the vehicle size to only a few tonnes, therefore the route cannot be used for
timber wagons.
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3a
6.90 Beech
1998 High forest
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Ancient Semi
Natural
Woodland, Area
of Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other, Planted
Ancient
Woodland Site
This area of mature woodland was savaged by storms in the 1990's resulting in considerable loss of
older trees, especially beech. The large open area was planted with oak and beech in 1998 and
these have grown slowly to the point that the protective shelters have been mostly removed. Other
smaller gaps have been left unplanted and have been colonised by naturally regenerating birch,
beech and ash. There are still open areas dominated by grasses but the laurel growth has ballooned
since the storms and is competing with the natural regeneration. Laurel control has taken place,
most recently in 2004 but regrowth is strong. The mature beech trees are of roughly equal height
but are of two distinctly different age classes. The older specimens were established around 1850
and the younger trees around 1960. They each account for approx 30% of the canopy but
deadwood and decay is common. Some huge oak and pole stage sycamore are also present with
limes lining the adjacent rides.
Understorey consists of frequent beech regen, occasional holly and the odd patch of rhododendron
which helps to provide good structural diversity and a considerable range of species.
Ground flora is abundant among the regeneration and consists of bramble and grasses. Due to past
windblow there is a good volume of course woody debris.
3b
1.20 Mixed
1955 High forest
native
broadlea
ves
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
4a
4.90 Beech
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Ancient Semi
Natural
Woodland, Area
of Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other, Planted
Ancient
Woodland Site
Sub-compartment 3b is a thin strip of even aged Scots pine and larch established around 1955.
Thinned in 2001, broadleaves such as beech, ash and birch were released and are breaking
through to command more of a position in the canopy. Broadleaf natural regeneration and
occasional holly are present in the understorey with ground flora consisting of bluebells, primroses
and bramble. The sub-compartment has a slight southerly aspect and is surrounded by other
woodland.
1955 High forest
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Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Planted Ancient
Woodland Site
Tring Park
This compartment, known as the nursery was planted in rows around 1955. It mainly comprises
beech of average form with elements of ash, cherry and the odd larch, Scots pine and Douglas fir.
Last thinned in 2002 when the majority of the conifers were removed and is now developing as an
attractive broadleaf stand. Some majestic, monstrous beech in the northwest corner provide the
highlight of the compartment. Being even aged the understorey is minimal with infrequent holly,
hawthorn and elder along with increasing ash and sycamore regeneration. Laurel is also noticeable.
Ground flora includes a fantastic spread of bluebells in the spring, along with primroses, grasses,
ferns and bramble.
The sub-compartment has a slight southerly aspect facing onto open fields.
5a
1.60 Ash
1980 High forest
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other,
Scheduled
Ancient
Monument
This sub-compartment is dominated by yew and ash, with the canopy species in a distinct spatial
arrangement having the ash in the centre and yew, along with huge lime around the perimeter. The
ash is of average form and established around the 1970's. Despite some younger yew, the majority
are mature specimens probably part of the original landscape planting.
Understorey consists primarily of sycamore and ash along with a smattering of yew. The dark
conditions mean ground flora is mostly sparse.
Large bushes of box are occasionally found growing intimately with the yew.
Throughout the sub-compartment, and other areas in Tring Woods, are old pits and piles. These
congregate around the mature yew and box. The sub-compartment has a north westerly aspect.
5b
2.40 Ash
1975 High forest
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
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Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other,
Scheduled
Ancient
Monument
Tring Park
This sub-compartment mainly comprises pole stage ash with pockets of beech, lime and yew. The
eastern section has significant amounts of Corsican pine, Norway spruce, ash, beech and
sycamore. Again, yew line all the rides and are interspersed with massive lime trees. Some very
mature beech are also dotted throughout. Frequent beech and ash regeneration dominates the
understorey but sycamore, holly, elder and laurel are also noticeable.
Ground flora mainly consists of dogs mercury along with patches of ferns, nettles and bramble.
Several large windthrown stumps are also present.
Towards the east it is more open with ground flora showing bluebells, primroses and wetland
grasses. This wetter area centres on a silted boundary pond.
The Summer House is located at the very northeastern point and the obelisk stands tall at the
western corner. The sub-compartment backs onto the highway and remnants of the old boundary
wall are still obvious.
5c
5.30 Beech
1970 High forest
Very steep
slope/cliff/quarry/
mine shafts/sink
holes etc
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Planted Ancient
Woodland Site,
Scheduled
Ancient
Monument
Beech is the most common species in sub-compartment 5c, occupying approx 60% of the canopy.
Established around 1970 it shows some signs of squirrel and deer damage. Other principle species
include large horse chestnut standards, established around 1900 along with younger cherry, ash,
Japanese larch and sycamore.
A dense understorey consists of frequent sycamore and yew and occasional rhododendron and
laurel regeneration. This understorey is interspersed with rank grassy meadows and clearings
where ash is regenerating freely, crowding out other flora. The southernmost part of the subcompartment grades into dense secondary growth, including hawthorn, ash and fruit trees.
Ground flora includes bramble, rose, grasses and some young holly.
The sub-compartment has a westerly aspect, adjoins woodland on all sides and has public footpaths
around and through it, as well as bordering the bridleway King Charles Ride.
5d
2.60 Ash
1970 High forest
Very steep
slope/cliff/quarry/
mine shafts/sink
holes etc
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
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Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other,
Scheduled
Ancient
Monument
Tring Park
Sub-compartment 5d has a northwesterly aspect which leads down the parkland. It mainly
comprises pole stage ash with some mature beech and horse chestnut. Characteristically, yew trees
line the paths that lead to the obelisk and there is an old avenue of horse chestnut lining the
boundary with the park.
Understorey is dense with sycamore, ash and beech regen along with elder, hawthorn and scrubby
vegetation such as brambles.
6a
1.80
7a
3.50
Coppice
Very steep
slope/cliff/quarry/
mine shafts/sink
holes etc
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt, Site
of Special
Scientific Interest
This sub-compartment is commonly known as 'Oddy Hill', primarily a small, sloping area of
exceptional unimproved calcareous grassland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI). It supports a diverse range of flora including locally uncommon and rare species such as
the Chiltern gentian, Autumn gentian, large thyme, twayblade, common spotted orchid and harebell.
The key area of 0.6ha is enclosed by stock fencing and grazed with sheep in early winter. Outside
the SSSI the remaining area is made up of a tarmac access road and a scrubby ash / willow shelter
belt on the dual carriageway side of the access track. Over the years the enclosed area has become
a mixture of open grassland and scrubby woodland but focussed management effort in recent years
has cleared back a lot of the scrub in favour of the chalk grassland. The top of the enclosure has a
greater proportion of scrub with ash coppice, scattered silver birch, woodland shrubs and coarser
grasses. The lower part of the enclosure is species rich chalk grassland. Here the soils are very
thin, in part due to historic chalk quarrying where there is still a largish dell evident. The old
quarrying works provide a steep topography and these slopes are particularly important for
supporting the rarer chalk grassland species.
Unfortunately the site is prone to fires, vandalism and litter in the summer months.
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other
Strip of neutral grassland, known as the 'top enclosure' with encroaching scrub including hawthorn,
elder, ash and rowan. The enclosure extends to about 3.5 hectares and is lightly grazed with cattle
in the Autumn. The southern fenceline forms the old Tring Park boundary and has some impressive
mature beech along its length. Several younger beech have been planted as future replacements.
King Charles Ride runs along the northern boundary which is lined with huge lime trees. The soils
are not as chalky as elsewhere in the park as clay with flints dominate. The grass is ranker here than
elsewhere and anecdotal evidence suggests that this has been used as a dumping ground over the
years. There are signs of enrichment together with the occasional pile of old building rubble. There
is an area of Japanese knotweed which is being reduced in size. The enclosure is developing some
interesting grassland in its own right with oxlips appearing more frequently.
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8a
9.90
9a
44.50
Very steep
slope/cliff/quarry/
mine shafts/sink
holes etc
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other, Site of
Special Scientific
Interest
This compartment is an enclosure along the Chiltern's scarp slope and known as the 'Escarpment'.
It is mostly unimproved chalk grassland, interspersed with scrub, both in clumps and large, dense
thickets. The edges of the compartment, particularly in the southeastern section are more woodland
in character where ash is the main component, ranging from young regeneration up to maturing
canopy trees. Scrub, made up of hawthorn, ash, elder, rose and bramble has encroached over the
last 50 years and in places shades out all ground flora. The scrub forms a valuable edge zone
between the woodland and the sward but if not controlled can destroy the important grassland
habitat. However, the large areas of bramble are of great importance to the butterfly assemblage.
Current butterfly and invertebrate monitoring showed the rare Purple Emperor to be present as well
as skippers and fritillaries.
Historic
Landscape,
Informal Public
Access
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Area of
Outstanding
Natural Beauty,
Green Belt,
Other, Site of
Special Scientific
Interest
Tring Park
Historic Grade II listed parkland with undulating downs of high scenic value, known as 'The Park'.
Large part of it is designated a SSSI due to it being one of the better examples of unimproved chalk
grassland in Hertfordshire. The remainder of the park area is neutral chalk grassland but vitally
important in acting as a buffer to the more valuable SSSI.
Throughout the parkland are the remnants of landscape planting from various periods. These
include splendid mature specimens of beech, horse chestnut and lime along with some stunning,
eye-catching copper beech and a regimented square of Scots pine. Foremost in the landscape is
the Lime Avenue, which forms a long, direct vista from the southern corner of the Park to the house.
Approximately 50 young parkland trees were planted throughout the park in 2000/2001 to succeed
the current majestic specimens when they begin to senesce. Embankments and other field
archaeology exist together with more recent building bases and foundations.
The chalk grassland is punctuated with pockets of scrub, mainly comprising hawthorn, elderberry,
bramble and occasional ash or hazel. Some ragwort persists but has reduced in recent years. The
herb-rich grassland supports chalk loving plants such as common spotted orchid, harebell, cowslip,
cornflower, field scabious and Autumn hawkbit. There are grassed ant hills throughout the Park but
mainly on the south facing slopes. The Park is populated with butterflies such as Orange tip,
Marbled white, Common blue, Ringlet and Meadow brown.
The whole park area is grazed with cattle and there is a handling area located next to the dual
carriageway on the non SSSI section.
A public footpath leads across the park and connects to Tring via a footbridge over the duel
carriageway.
The park is widely used by locals for dog walking and quiet recreation and remains well drained
even in winter.
The northwestern corner field is currently let on an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy 1986.
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GLOSSARY
Ancient Woodland
Ancient woods are defined as those where there has been continuous woodland cover since at least
1600 AD. In Scotland ancient woods are defined strictly as sites shown as semi-natural woodland
on the ‘Roy’ maps (a military survey carried out in 1750 AD, which is the best source of historical
map evidence) and as woodland all subsequent maps. However, they have been combined with
long-established woods of semi-natural origin (originating from between 1750 and 1860) into a
single category of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland to take account of uncertainties in their
identification. Ancient woods include Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland and plantations on Ancient
Woodland Sites (see below). May support many species that are only found in ancient woodland.
Ancient Semi - Natural Woodland
Stands in ancient woods defined as those consisting predominantly of native trees and shrubs that
have not obviously been planted, which have arisen from natural regeneration or coppice regrowth.
Ancient Woodland Site
Stands in ancient woods that have been converted to plantations, of coniferous, broadleaved or
mixed species, usually for timber production, including plantations of native species planted so
closely together that any semi-natural elements of the understorey have been suppressed.
Beating Up
Replacing any newly planted trees that have died in the first few years after planting.
Broadleaf
A tree having broad leaves (such as oak) rather than needles found on conifers (such as Scots
pine).
Canopy
The uppermost layer of vegetation in a woodland, or the upper foliage and branches of an individual
tree.
Clearfell
Felling of all trees within a defined area.
Compartment
Permanent management division of a woodland, usually defined on site by permanent features such
as roads. See Sub-compartments.
Conifer
A tree having needles, rather than broadleaves, and typically bearing cones.
Continuous Cover forestry
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A term used for managing woods to ensure that there are groups or individual trees of different
ages scattered over the whole wood and that some mature tree cover is always maintained.
Management is by repeated thinning and no large areas are ever completely felled all at once.
Coppice
Trees which are cut back to ground levels at regular intervals (3-25 years).
Exotic (non-native) Species
Species originating from other countries (or other parts of the UK) that have been introduced by
humans, deliberately or accidentally.
Field Layer
Layer of small, non-woody herbaceous plants such as bluebells.
Group Fell
The felling of a small group of trees, often to promote natural regeneration or allow planting.
Long Term Retention
Discrete groups of trees (or in some cases single trees) that are retained significantly past their
economic felling age. Operations may still be carried out within them and thinning is often necessary
to maintain stability.
Minimum Intervention
Areas where no operations (such as thinning) will take place other than to protect public safety or
possibly to control invasive exotic species.
Mixed Woodland
Woodland made up of broadleaved and coniferous trees.
National vegetation classification (NVC)
A classification scheme that allows an area of vegetation to be assigned to the standardised type
that best matches the combination of plant species that it contains. All woodlands in the UK can be
described as being one of 18 main woodland types (W1 - W18), which principally reflect soil and
climatic conditions. For example, Upland Oakwoods are type W11, and normally occur on well
drained infertile soils in the cooler and wetter north and west of Britain. Each main type can be
subdivided into numerous subtypes. Most real woods contain more than one type or sub-type and
inevitably some woods are intermediate in character and can't be properly described by any sub
type.
Native Species
Species that arrived in Britain without human assistance.
Natural Regeneration
Naturally grown trees from seeds falling from mature trees. Also regeneration from coppicing and
suckering.
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Origin & Provenance
The provenance of a tree or seed is the place where seed was collected to grow the tree or plant.
The origin is the geographical location within the natural range of a species from where seeds/tree
originally derives. Thus an acorn collected from a Turkey oak in Edinburgh would have an Edinburgh
provenance and a southern European origin.
Re-Stocking
Re-planting an area of woodland, after it has been felled.
Shrub Layer
Formed by woody plants 1-10m tall.
Silviculture
The growing and care of trees in woodlands.
Stand
Trees of one type or species, grouped together within a woodland.
Sub-Compartment
Temporary management division of a compartment, which may change between management plan
periods.
Thinning
The felling of a proportion of individual trees within a given area. The remaining trees grow to fill in
the space created.
Tubex or Grow or Tuley Tubes
Tubes placed over newly planted trees or natural regeneration that promote growth and provide
protection from animals such as rabbits and deer.
Weeding
The control of vegetation immediately around newly planted trees or natural regeneration to promote
tree growth until they become established. Either by hand cutting or with carefully selected weed
killers such as glyphosate.
Windblow/Windthrow
Trees or groups of trees blown over (usually uprooted) by strong winds and gales.
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