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Representation ID: 4604

Received: 08/08/2025

Respondent: Ms Bridget Fox (Woodland Trust)

The Woodland Trust takes no position on site allocations other than in terms of their impact on woods and trees, in particular ancient woodland and ancient, veteran or notable trees.

We note in 6c) that there is a requirement for appropriate buffer strips close to Ancient Woodland. These buffers can form part of the accessible greenspace for developments but should be free of any hard standing or built elements, and of any non-native planting or invasive species. They should reflect the priorities in the Kent & Medway LNRS, seeking to restore and reconnect habitat.