Rogate 2026-2036 Forest Plan

Overview

Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next ten years.

We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on our Rogate Forest Plan which lies northeast of Petersfield along the B2070, within the county of West Sussex. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of objectives.

Why your views matter

The Forest Plan for Rogate woodlands — covering Iron Hill, Shufflesheeps, Hatch Copse, Hatch Fir, Great Hanger, Colharbour, and Rogate Main — is due for renewal.

Forestry England is committed to managing all its woodlands to the highest standards, meeting the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™). All our forests and woods are independently certified as sustainably managed, ensuring they continue to provide benefits for future generations.

We are inviting your feedback to help shape the updated proposals. Your input will ensure that the objectives for these woodlands are carefully considered and balanced in this revised plan.

The Forest Plan is available to download below in PDF format or alternatively viewable online within the Survey.

This part of the consultation will run until 30 April 2026.

What happens next

Once this online Stakeholder Consultation has closed, we will examine the feedback and where appropriate, will incorporate suggestions into the Forest Plan.

The forest plan will then be submitted to Forest Services, the regulatory arm of the Forestry Commission, and placed on the public register to run concurrently with the public consultation. Subject to feedback approval will be obtained from Forest Services.

The approved plan will be made available on the Forestry England's website at www.forestryengland.uk/forest-planning