The Standard

Background Information

The second edition of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard superseded the first edition from November 1st 2006 following a launch ceremony was held in London.

Click to view the presentations made at the launch ceremony.

The standard is available as follows:

• As a priced paper publication
• As a free download (pdf)
• As free on-screen format (html) - here

An explanatory summary leaflet is also available as a free download.

To assist those using the standard this area includes an Additional Information section and an Interpretation Notes section.

Information on the first edition of the standard published in 1999 is available in the UKWAS Archive section.

Free Downloads:

UK Woodland Assurance Standard (Second Edition)
UK Woodland Assurance Standard (Summary Leaflet)

Hard copies:

These are priced at £10 including post and packing, and are distributed on behalf of UKWAS by Forestry Commission Publications.  They may be ordered by email, phone (0870 121 4180) or fax (0870 121 4181) and you should quote publication reference "FCMS001 UKWAS 2nd edition" when placing your order.