The Standard

UKWAS Archive

The first edition of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard was launched in May 1999 and was superseded by a revised second edition on November 1st 2006. This section contains information relating to the first edition of the standard.

UK Woodland Assurance Standard (First Edition) Free Download
Published in January 2000

Entitled ‘Certification Standard for the UK Woodland Assurance Scheme’, this was the first edition of what later became known as the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.

The UK Woodland Assurance Scheme Guide to Certification Free Download
Published in January 2000

This guide is designed for woodland owners and managers as a companion to the first edition of the UKWAS standard. It outlines the certification process, and explains the use of the standard.

Introduction to the UK Woodland Assurance Standard Free Download
Revised edition published in April 2003

This is a general Introduction to the first edition of the UKWAS standard.

Interpretation Notes

The Interpretation Panel produced five Interpretation Notes relating to the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (First Edition):

Note 1: Species Diversity in Poplar Plantations
Note 2: Felling Rates and Coupe Size in Poplar Plantations
Note 3: Game Activities in Natural Reserves
Note 4: Lower Impact Silvicultural Systems in Conifer Plantations
Note 5: Minimum Intervention/Natural Reserves in Small Woods and Young Plantations