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Conservation of Ravine Woodlands Ravine woodlands are not extensive in the UK, although fragmentary stands are widespread. The Ravine WoodLIFE Project was established to restore the woodlands of the Peak District Dales and Wye Valley, as these areas are the finest examples of ravine woodlands in the UK. Ravine woodlands occur in steep, inaccessible valleys and, in many cases, the woods are of exceptional wildlife value with many rare and distinctive species. This is because the woods have been largely untouched for centuries. As the woods are highly valued for wildlife, many are protected as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or as National Nature Reserves (NNR). But the future of these beautiful woodlands is in doubt. The Ravine WoodLIFE Project aimed to ensure the long-term future of these important sites through a series of initiatives which address the key conservation issues. |
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