Despite its industrial past, South Yorkshire can boast a large number of ancient woodland sites, thousands of miles of hedgerows and countless trees, both native and introduced, in streets, parks and gardens. This study assesses the trees of the modern county and their conservation, as well as describing the development of wooded landscapes in the region from prehistoric times and explaining the role of traditional systems of coppice management and related woodland crafts and industries.
Despite its industrial past, South Yorkshire can boast a large number of ancient woodland sites, thousands of miles of hedgerows and countless trees, both native and introduced, in streets, parks and gardens. This study assesses the trees of the modern county and their conservation, as well as describing the development of wooded landscapes in the region from prehistoric times and explaining the role of traditional systems of coppice management and related woodland crafts and industries.