Tom Wood - Charlesworth

Long term intentions

The aims of management are to realise Tom Wood's full potential as an ancient semi natural woodland. Through

1. Management as a native high forest and maintaining continous cover of the forest canopy . All regeneration of small canopy gaps is to be by the natural regeneration of the trees on site.

2. Eradicating rhododendron which is having a detrimental effect on the wood's ground flora

3. The active control of other invasive species where practicable ie. himalayan balsam, japanese knotweed and giant hogweed wherever they arise. These tend to be disseminated along water courses so constant vigilance will be needed along the banks of the River Etherow and in the lower parts of the wood.

4. The enhancement of the path network through the wood to allow more public enjoyment of the site.