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Woodland Trust responds to A644 Link Road announcement

The Trust says it is heartened to hear road plans near Brighouse, West Yorkshire, are to go back to the drawing board because of the impact on ancient woodland.

Dee Smith  •  23 Oct 2020

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England's 2020 Tree of the Year winner revealed

A Hackney plane tree has been crowned England’s Tree of the Year for 2020, after the public voted overwhelmingly in its favour.

Natalie Stephenson  •  22 Oct 2020

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Once lonely rowan named Scotland’s Tree of the Year

A once lone rowan surrounded by new native woodland has been named Scotland's Tree of the Year 2020.

George Anderson  •  22 Oct 2020

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Wales' Tree of the Year 2020

An historic fern-leaved beech enveloping the remains of one of the first Cistercian abbeys in Wales has been crowned Wales Tree of the Year 2020.

Llinos Humphreys  •  22 Oct 2020

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Coeden Gymreig y Flwyddyn 2020

Ffawydden hanesyddol sydd wrth ymyl gweddillion un o’r abatai Sistersaidd cyntaf yng Nghymru a goronwyd yn Goeden y Flwyddyn Cymru 2020.

Llinos Humphreys  •  22 Oct 2020

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HS2 Ltd fells historic Cubbington Pear tree

The Woodland Trust says it is “shocked and upset” that HS2 Ltd has today felled the historic Cubbington Pear.

Andy Bond  •  20 Oct 2020

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The Woodland Trust sets out ambitious aim to help tackle climate change

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity has announced a pledge to plant 50 million trees by 2025 to help tackle climate change.

Andy Bond  •  19 Oct 2020

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Woodland Trust responds to A27 Arundel bypass route announcement

The Woodland Trust says it is delighted threatened ancient woodland has had a reprieve with the choosing of the grey route for the A27 Arundel Bypass.

Dee Smith  •  15 Oct 2020

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Essex and Suffolk landowners urged to plant to protect the local landscape

The Woodland Trust is urging farmers and landowners to protect the landscape from the effects of ash dieback and other pests and diseases by planting trees.

Dee Smith  •  07 Oct 2020

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Vote to crown Wales’s Tree of the Year 2020

The annual competition, now in its seventh year, throws the spotlight on Wales’ best-loved trees to help drive up interest in their value and protection.

Llinos Humphreys  •  27 Aug 2020

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Pleidleisiwch i goroni Coeden Gymreig y Flwyddyn 2020

Mae cystadleuaeth flynyddol, sydd bellach yn ei seithfed flwyddyn, yn dathlu’r coed mwyaf annwyl gan y genedl, i helpu i gynyddu diddordeb yn eu gwerth a’u hamddiffyniad.

Llinos Humphreys  •  27 Aug 2020

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Vote to crown England’s Tree of the Year 2020

A sycamore laced with the shoes of jubilant students, a haunted oak bound in chains and a plane facing the chop are among the contenders for this year’s title.

Natalie Stephenson  •  25 Aug 2020

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Wood that inspired Roald Dahl will be destroyed by HS2 this autumn

Nearly half of the wood said to have inspired Roald Dahl to write Fantastic Mr Fox will be destroyed for HS2 this autumn.

Dee Smith  •  19 Aug 2020

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Hughes Insurance partners Woodland Trust Northern Ireland to plant thousands of trees

Hughes Insurance and Woodland Trust Northern Ireland have joined forces to plant thousands of trees in Northern Ireland by 2022.

Glynis Watt  •  10 Aug 2020

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Woodland Trust response to planning reform white paper

If Government is serious about a more informed, transparent planning system that supports efforts to protect and expand woods, it isn't clear in proposals.

Steve Marsh  •  07 Aug 2020

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HS2’s catalogue of errors like a runaway train

HS2 Ltd. is continuing to fail the environment with a catalogue of errors growing longer all the time says the Woodland Trust.

Dee Smith  •  27 Jul 2020

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Woodland Trust response to the Government’s plans for people and nature after the UK’s exit from the EU

The Woodland Trust responds to the Government’s plans for people and nature after the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Andy Bond  •  20 Jul 2020

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Woodland Trust response to today’s announcement by Sheffield City Council on the halting of healthy tree felling

An agreement announced today by Sheffield City Council could bring meaningful reconciliation after years of tension over the mass felling of healthy street trees.

Natalie Stephenson  •  15 Jul 2020

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Be part of a green recovery with free trees from the Woodland Trust

As the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, community groups and schools are encouraged to apply for free tree packs by 14 August.

Dee Smith  •  13 Jul 2020

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Virtual festival sees Wales’ environmental, food and farming sectors join forces

Welsh food, farming and environmental organisations and charities will come together between 20 and 23 July as part of the free online festival Green Recovery Wales. 

Rory Francis  •  09 Jul 2020

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Gŵyl rithiol yn dod a sectorau amgylcheddol, bwyd a ffermio Cymru ynghyd

Bydd sefydliadau ac elusennau bwyd, ffermio ac amgylcheddol Cymru yn dod at ei gilydd yn ddigidol y mis hwn fel rhan o Adferiad Gwyrdd Cymru.

Rory Francis  •  09 Jul 2020

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Deluge of litter and fly tipping since lockdown is a mounting threat to nature

The Trust has seen an unprecedented surge in litter and fly tipping across woodland sites since lockdown began, presenting a rising threat to nature.

Andy Bond  •  07 Jul 2020

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Gender reveal for Loch Arkaig ospreys

Three osprey chicks have become an international hit during lockdown. Now we know their genders, the public is being asked to help name them.

George Anderson  •  07 Jul 2020

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Woodland Trust’s wet woods project sees nature friendly farming in action

The planting of 2000 trees and creation of ponds on farmer John Doherty’s land will improve water quality and provide new havens for wildlife.

Glynis Watt  •  02 Jul 2020

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Response to Boris Johnson's economic recovery speech

The Prime Minister’s plans to rebuild the UK economy need to acknowledge that we can't build a more resilient economy without a resilient environment.

Steve Marsh  •  30 Jun 2020

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Summit to Sea to enter a new planning phase

As of June 2020, a project which sets out to deliver change for nature at scale through delivering ecological, economic and social benefits will be managed by RSPB Cymru. 

Rory Francis  •  25 Jun 2020

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O'r Mynydd i'r Môr ar ei newydd wedd

O Fehefin 2020 ymlaen, bydd prosiect sy'n anelu at sicrhau newidiadau i natur ar raddfa fawr, drwy sicrhau budd ecolegol, economaidd a chymdeithasol, yn cael ei reoli gan RSPB Cymru. 

Rory Francis  •  25 Jun 2020

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England Tree Strategy must deliver for climate, nature and people

The Government today launched a consultation on the England Tree Strategy. It's a major opportunity for ministers to turn their commitment to tree and woodland expansion into a reality and set the path to tackle the wildlife and climate crises.

Steve Marsh  •  19 Jun 2020

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Disappointing planting figures in England still far below Government target

Official tree planting statistics released today show the challenge Government faces in meeting woodland expansion targets in the UK. 

Steve Marsh  •  11 Jun 2020

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“Track and trace” of cows introduced in woods to boost biodiversity

A small herd of cows will be tagged with GPS in a new scheme by the Woodland Trust to track their “moovements” and how they can boost diversity.

Andy Bond  •  05 Jun 2020

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Highland osprey family welcome their first 2020 chick live online

Ospreys on a live nest webcam have welcomed their first chick of the season at the Trust's Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in the Scottish Highlands.

Jillian Donnachie  •  29 May 2020

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Woodland Trust goes digital in seeking views on new Neath local wood

With face to face events unable to go ahead, the Trust has turned to an online consultation to give local people chance to have their say on new wood plans

Rory Francis  •  21 May 2020

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Coed Cadw’n mynd yn ddigidol wrth ofyn am farm y bobl ar goedwig newydd Castell-nedd

Cerfluniau, nodweddion chwarae naturiol neu bwynt arsylwi ar fywyd gwyllt? Beth fyddai eich blaenoriaeth?

Rory Francis  •  21 May 2020

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More than 100,000 trees take root in Northern Forest

Over 100,000 trees were planted in the Northern Forest under the Trust’s MOREwoods scheme this planting season – double the previous year's number.

Dee Smith  •  15 Apr 2020

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Nesting ospreys offer nature spectacle during lockdown

The Woodland Trust hopes an osprey pair just returned to a Highland forest will provide a beneficial dose of nature during coronavirus lockdown.

George Anderson  •  06 Apr 2020

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HS2 to start digging up ancient woodland from April

HS2 Ltd has confirmed to the Woodland Trust it will begin the futile act of attempting to move the soil from five ancient woodlands during April.

Dee Smith  •  26 Mar 2020

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Andrew Carnegie’s “Fairy Glen” acquired by Woodland Trust Scotland

Woodland Trust Scotland has purchased a favourite summer picnic spot of Andrew Carnegie. The family named it “The Fairy Glen” and opened it to the public in 1907.  

George Anderson  •  20 Mar 2020

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Site near Bolton leading the way for study in flooding solutions

An upland site of moorland and woodland is being used to test pioneering solutions to combat flooding at the Trust's Smithills Estate.

Andy Bond  •  13 Mar 2020

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Largest ever new woodland to be created by the Woodland Trust in Wales

Some 150,000 native trees will start to be planted over the next five years to create a large woodland next to Gnoll Country Park in Neath.

Rory Francis  •  13 Mar 2020

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Creuir coedlan newydd mwyaf erioed gan Coed Cadw yng Nghymru

Diolch i arianwyr, fe fydd y gwaith o blannu tua 150,000 o goed brodorol dros y pum mlynedd nesaf yn dechrau, a hynny i greu coetir mawr newydd wrth ymyl Parc Gwledig Gnoll yng Nghastell-nedd.

Rory Francis  •  13 Mar 2020

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Woodland Trust launches new look Cabin Wood

The Woodland Trust has launched a new look Cabin Wood.. Upgrades include newly installed walking trails, improved access and signage; all made possible thanks to support from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).

Glynis Watt  •  11 Mar 2020

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Woodland Trust creates largest native wood in Northern Ireland

The Woodland Trust is creating the single largest native woodland in Northern Ireland. Aughrim Hill in County Down will have over 110,000 native trees.

Glynis Watt  •  06 Mar 2020

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HS2 Ltd caught using pest controllers to scare birds from nesting

A pest control contractor employed by HS2 has been spotted flying hawks over Broadwells Wood in Warwickshire to deter birds from nesting.

Natalie Stephenson  •  05 Mar 2020

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Mae Coed Cadw’n chwilio am goedwyr, a choedwragedd, am antur yng nghefn gwlad

Mae Coed Cadw (Woodland Trust) yn cynnig cyfle prin i'r gymuned fabwysiadu coedlan ar gyrion Llanbedr.

Rory Francis  •  02 Mar 2020

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Woodland Trust seeks back woodsmen and women for silvicultural adventure

The Woodland Trust is offering a rare opportunity for the community to adopt a wood on the outskirts of Lampeter.

Rory Francis  •  02 Mar 2020

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The Allerton Oak speaks! Tree urges people to show their support in last few days of European contest

Liverpool’s Allerton Oak has apparently urged people to vote for it in the European tree of the Year competition in what could well be a first for UK television.

Natalie Stephenson  •  26 Feb 2020

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'Lost world' wildlife haven now under protection as public help raise £1 million

A lost world wooded habitat in Devon – home to wildlife gems like the rare barbastelle bat and hazel dormouse – is now protected thanks to public support.

Andy Bond  •  20 Feb 2020

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Woodland Trust woodlands to celebrate 20th anniversary in 2020

Help the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland celebrate a major milestone in 2020 as 98% of its woods come of age.

Glynis Watt  •  20 Feb 2020

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Gnats a first! Fly and fungus finds flabbergast naturalists

A rare rainforest fungus and two tiny fly species never before seen in the UK have been discovered at Woodland Trust Scotland sites on the west coast.

George Anderson  •  13 Feb 2020

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HS2 will shoot a poison arrow through the heart of the environment

The Trust says its expert opinion and concerns of the public have been utterly disregarded after an announcement giving HS2 the go ahead.

Dee Smith  •  11 Feb 2020

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Climate change: nature has no cue

With butterflies and newts spotted in December, earlier than nature intended, scientists warn that species are losing their seasonal cues.

Natalie Stephenson  •  03 Feb 2020

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Response to the publication of the Environment Bill

Our environment needs to be healthy, resilient and sustainable. The Environment Bill has the scope to deliver, but must be implemented carefully.

Steve Marsh  •  30 Jan 2020

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Woodland Trust delight at ancient woodland reprieve

The Trust is welcoming the news that motorway service station plans within ancient Smithy Wood have been withdrawn.

Dee Smith  •  23 Jan 2020

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Woodland Trust chief delivers stark warning as charity publishes emergency tree plan for the UK

The Emergency Tree Plan sets out how the UK can rapidly increase tree cover to help reach net zero carbon emissions and tackle wildlife declines.

Steve Marsh  •  21 Jan 2020

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Number of threatened ancient woodlands tops the thousand mark

The number of ancient woods under threat in the UK from built development has topped the thousand mark for the first time since records began.

Dee Smith  •  14 Jan 2020

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Could willow be the answer to better lamb growth?

New research has shown willow trees could be used to optimise production in lambs because it has particularly high concentrations of cobalt and zinc.

Dee Smith  •  08 Jan 2020

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Cwm George and Casehill Woods under threat

In a joint statement the action group 'Save Dinas Powys Woods AND protect homes from flooding' and the Woodland Trust (Coed Cadw) have expressed their concern that Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is planning to destroy an area of irreplaceable ancient woodland.

Rory Francis  •  08 Jan 2020

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Mae Coed Cwm George a Casehill yn dal o dan fygythiad

Mewn datganiad ar y cyd a gyhoeddir heddiw mae’r grŵp gweithredu lleol “Achubwch goetir Dinas Powys ac amddiffyn cartrefi rhag llifogydd” a Coed Cadw (Woodland Trust), elusen cadwraeth coetir fwyaf y DU, yn mynegi eu pryder bod Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru (CNC) yn dal i gynllunio i ddinistrio ardal o goetir hynafol.

Rory Francis  •  08 Jan 2020

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Brush off the festive excess – by visiting a wood in Northern Ireland

The festive season is upon us and it’s a time for indulgence but also a great time of the year for getting outside and taking in the beauty of nature.

Glynis Watt  •  16 Dec 2019

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Liverpool’s Allerton Oak crowned England’s Tree of the Year

Liverpool’s lofty Allerton Oak has been crowned England’s Tree of the Year after receiving 34% of the votes cast in the Woodland Trust’s annual competition.

Kevin Stanley  •  23 Oct 2019

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Woodland Trust delighted at relief road backdown

The Woodland Trust says it is delighted proposals for a relief road that would have destroyed ancient woodland near Harrogate have been shelved.

Dee Smith  •  16 Oct 2019

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Woodland Trust response to the Environment Bill

Woodland Trust CEO Darren Moorcroft comments on the publication of the Environment Bill.

Dee Smith  •  15 Oct 2019

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Woodland Trust welcomes doubling of funding for new woodland creation in Wales

A new window for Welsh woodland creation grants opened on 30 September.

Rory Francis  •  03 Oct 2019

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Coed Cadw’n croesawu dyblu’r cyllid sydd ar gael ar gyfer cynlluniau creu coetir newydd

Mae ‘ffenestr’ ar gyfer ceisiadau newydd yn agor ar 30 Medi

Rory Francis  •  03 Oct 2019

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HS2 defers all ancient woodland work until after review

We are pleased that the Government has today confirmed that work in all ancient woods will be deferred until the completion of its review of HS2, at least.

Dee Smith  •  02 Oct 2019

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HS2 acting with “reckless haste” in destroying South Cubbington Wood says Woodland Trust

Bulldozers will be moving into this irreplaceable ancient woodland next week, despite the ongoing review into the troubled project.

Dee Smith  •  01 Oct 2019

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Ten fantastic trees vying to be England's Tree of the Year

Meet the leafy giants vying to take the crown in England's Tree of the Year contest

Kevin Stanley  •  09 Sep 2019

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HS2: Ancient woodlands on borrowed time

Swathes of ancient woodland are living on borrowed time as HS2 starts to force its way through our countryside. But it's not too late to stand up for the irreplaceable habitat.

Dee Smith  •  15 Aug 2019

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Councils in England fail to enforce planning policy leaving ancient woodland still under threat

One year on from strengthened protection in England, local planners are still failing to safeguard the ancient woodland that changes were meant to protect.

Kevin Stanley  •  01 Aug 2019

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Charity completes purchase of Mead - paving way for Young People's Forest

The Woodland Trust has completed its purchase of Mead - the site of the UK’s first young People’s Forest.

Andy Bond  •  30 Jul 2019