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Campaign branches out to protect UK's mighty oaks
A major new campaign to protect the UK’s mighty oak trees from threats including pests and diseases has been officially launched by Lord Gardiner, Defra’s Biosecurity Minister.
Woodland Trust makes lesson planning a doddle with new schools resource
A growing desire from schools to plant trees has led the Woodland Trust to launch a new resource for teachers.
Ancient woodland saved as council throws out plans for log cabins
The Woodland Trust has welcomed a decision by Forest of Dean District Council to refuse plans for holiday accommodation that would have destroyed precious ancient woodland.
ITV announces new campaign with the Woodland Trust and Sainsbury’s
As part of a campaign leading up to landmark ITV documentary, The Queen's Green Planet, the Woodland Trust will be providing 50,000 trees for ITV viewers.
Felling of Sheffield trees pauses offering a chance to review the evidence
Felling has paused after the Woodland Trust and Trees for Cities presented evidence to Sheffield City Council questioning its tree felling assessment.
Philip Pullman launches national competition
Renowned author to pen special piece for Woodland Trust competition winner.
Woodland Trust calls for greater protection for our ancients as Gilwell Oak comes fifth in European Tree of the Year
The Gilwell Oak has come fifth in the European Tree of the Year contest.
Andy Burnham helps Bolton pupils plant first site of 120 mile new Northern Forest
Andy Burnham helps Bolton pupils plant first site of 120 mile new Northern Forest.
Historic first planting of ‘groundbreaking’ Northern Forest
The ambition to create a Northern Forest spanning 120 miles will begin to take root today on the hills above Bolton.
Planning review strengthens protection for irreplaceable ancient woodland
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to overhaul England’s planning policy that will afford ancient woodland far more robust protection.
