HS2 rail link
Right now, the biggest single threat from development to ancient woodland is the HS2 rail project. Up and down the country ancient woods and trees fac...
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The UK’s woodland is under threat. More than 1,000 irreplaceable ancient woods have been threatened over the last 10 years. Thousands more are dying without much-needed careful restoration. Together, we can stick up for precious ancient woodland and trees.
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ACT NOW: Oxford to Cambridge Expressway
The Government wants to see up to one million new homes built by 2050 within the area of land located between the cities of Oxford and Cambridge, alon...
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ACT NOW: Support a strong Environment Bill
We’re in the midst of huge political change as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
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APPG on Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees meets several times a year to discuss ancient woods and trees.
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ACT NOW - A Harvest for Future Generations – Agroforestry in Wales
Agroforestry can lead to more diverse, productive and sustainable harvests, simultaneously making a lasting, positive impact on wildlife, the local e...
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ACT NOW – Save ancient woodland from the M4
Ask your Welsh Assembly Member to reject plans that would wreck four ancient woods.
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Lower Thames Crossing
Threat to ancient woods and veteran trees from Lower Thames Crossing.
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Protect urban street trees
The Government must give councils what they need to protect street trees.
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Charter for Trees, Woods and People
On 6 November 2017, on the 800th anniversary of the 1217 Charter of the Forest, the new Charter for Trees, Woods and People was launched.
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Have you found a possible threat from development to an ancient wood or tree? Let us know - we could help.
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