An important national discussion which will shape the tone of conservation policy in England for many years to come...
The Government, through Defra (the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs) has launched a public consultation around the future of the natural environment.
You are formally invited!
Defra has specifically asked us to encourage our supporters to share their views on ‘which parts of the natural environment matter most and how [Government] can best protect and enhance them’.
Watch the Environment Minister's personal appeal to Woodland Trust supporters:
Your voice matters.
Government asks 15 questions in total, the definitive question is:
"If you could choose just one priority action for the Natural Environment White Paper to drive forward locally, nationally or internationally – what would it be?"
Send your answer using our new online gizmo:
This is a real chance to influence political action!
The findings from this Natural Environment White Paper consultation will result in what Defra says will be a 'bold and ambitious statement outlining the Government’s priorities for the natural environment, setting out a framework for practical action by Government, communities, businesses and civil society organisations to deliver on that ambition'.
We will be sending in our own formal submission, calling for Government to adopt a target of doubling native woodland cover in the UK.
Will you join us in support of the UK's native woods and trees?
Other ways to take part:
You can also see all 15 questions in this document by downloading the full summary, using the link to the right hand side. Comments on the full document can be submitted through the Defra website, or mailed to:
Natural Environment White Paper Team,
Area 3D, Nobel House,
17 Smith Square,
London SW1P 3JR.