Leicestershire’s woodland figures are all in the red, with the county is one of the five worst in England for woodland cover.
Woodland cover in Leicestershire is almost half as much as the national average (5.8% compared to 10%), and with just 4.4% of its population having access to a wood within walking distance, and six precious ancient woods having come under threat in the last 10 years - one of which has already been lost or damaged – action is needed.