Upland Oakwoods

Upland oakwoods are rare in the Yorkshire Dales National Park possibly as a result of previous felling. Many of them have ground flora and shrub layers typical of oakwoods but oak trees are no longer present due to felling. Many of these woods have also been replanted, particularly with larch, sycamore, beech and other commercial softwoods. Upland oakwoods are of high biodiversity value. Consequently, this habitat continues to be listed on the UK list of priority habitats for biodiversity action.

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