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Charity's delight as Hereford's ancient woods and trees are saved

The Woodland Trust says it is delighted ancient woods and trees in Hereford have been saved after two controversial road schemes were scrapped. 

Dee Smith  •  03 Feb 2021

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Update on concerns for bats and felling of ancient woodland by HS2

HS2 Ltd has agreed to apply for the licences required to legally disturb bats in ancient woods.

Natalie Stephenson  •  23 Dec 2020

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Charity launches £1.5 million bid to double woodland close to Birmingham – and reclaim a piece of history

The Woodland Trust is launching a £1.5 million fundraising campaign to double the size of a woodland on the edge of Bromsgrove.

Andy Bond  •  15 Dec 2020

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Britain’s reliance on cheap imports risks millions of the nation’s trees

As Government draws up new policy, the Trust urges investment in UK nurseries for disease-free supply or risk jeopardising UK climate change efforts.

Natalie Stephenson  •  14 Dec 2020

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Green Recovery boost for ancient trees and woods

Irreplaceable ancient woods and trees across England are to benefit from a programme of restoration thanks to a cash boost from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund.

Dee Smith  •  10 Dec 2020

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Response to Sixth Carbon Budget

The Woodland Trust has responded to the publication of the Sixth Carbon Budget by the Climate Change Committee.

Steve Marsh  •  09 Dec 2020

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Scottish rowan to represent Britain in Europe

The Woodland Trust has chosen Scotland's Tree of the Year to represent Great Britain in the European Tree of the Year competition.

George Anderson  •  08 Dec 2020

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Woodland Trust welcomes DAERA Minister to 'Forests of the Future'

The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland welcomed Minister Edwin Poots MLA on a visit to Aughrim Hill and Fofanny in County Down.

Glynis Watt  •  02 Dec 2020

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Dame Judi Dench dedicates woodland in the north of Scotland

Dame Judi Dench has dedicated an acre grove at the Trust’s Ledmore and Migdale Wood in Sutherland as a lasting Christmas gift to friends.

George Anderson  •  27 Nov 2020

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Woodland Trust response to Government's Ten Point Plan

Read our response to Government's Ten Point Plan to tackle climate change and create jobs.

Steve Marsh  •  18 Nov 2020