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<p>Defra officials are working with the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local
Government to produce the National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG) to support the
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published last year. The NPPF strengthens
protection of ancient woodland, meeting one of the Government’s manifesto commitments.
The NPPG will be published shortly. The planning framework and guidance will reflect
the importance of strengthened protection of ancient woodlands, ancient trees and
veteran trees and is a significant milestone in strengthening the protection of this
irreplaceable habitat.</p><p> </p>
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