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Deer in Scotland: a way forward?
Deer numbers in Scotland have doubled since 1990, posing a growing barrier to woodland creation and restoration.
Simon Ritchie • 26 Apr 2024
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Gallai dull teg a hyblyg fodloni gofynion gorchudd coed ar gyfer ffermydd Cymru
Gall cyllid teg a dull hyblyg wneud y gofyniad gorchudd coed lleiaf o 10% yn gyraeddadwy ar gyfer y rhan fwyaf o ffermydd, medd Coed Cadw yng Nghymru.
Lydia Tomkinson • 12 Mar 2024
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How can we fund new woodland against a backdrop of cuts?
A 41% cut to anything is a big deal. But when it amounts to £32,000,000, it’s a massive deal. That’s the scale of the cut that the 2024-25 Scottish Budget imposes on woodland grants.
Simon Ritchie • 01 Mar 2024
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GPs urge policymakers to invest in green space to reduce NHS pressure
Policymakers must prioritise the environment to improve the health of the nation and ease pressure on the NHS, say doctors.
Andy Bond • 29 Feb 2024
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Fair and flexible approach could meet tree cover requirement for Welsh farms
Fair funding and a flexible approach can make the 10% minimum tree cover requirement achievable for most farms, says the Woodland Trust in Wales.
Lydia Tomkinson • 22 Feb 2024
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Commercial and conservation sectors condemn Forest Grant Scheme cuts
Enormous cuts to the woodland grant budget will torpedo Scotland’s chances of meeting climate and nature targets.
George Anderson • 15 Jan 2024
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Woodland Trust announces Tony Hall – Lord Hall of Birkenhead as new chair
The Woodland Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Hall – Lord Hall of Birkenhead as the charity’s new chair. He will take up the role in June 2024.
Ruby Nutting • 19 Dec 2023
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Woodland Trust sets out priorities for Woodland Creation Summit
Woodland Trust Scotland has set out its priorities ahead of a Scottish Government summit this month.
Simon Ritchie • 06 Dec 2023
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Tree equity map shows less affluent areas have less tree cover
People in less affluent areas have lower levels of tree cover and a higher risk of health problems from poor air quality, new online tree equity map reveals.
Andy Bond • 05 Dec 2023
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300,000 households given new access to nature, new study of Northern Forest shows
More than 300,000 households have been given access to nature they previously didn’t have, a new Northern Forest study shows.
Andy Bond • 04 Oct 2023
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Retro-fit trees into housing estates to bring nature back, charity to tell councils
The Woodland Trust will challenge councils to bring back nature to the places we live* as councillors and officers converge on the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Bournemouth.
Natalie Stephenson • 04 Jul 2023
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Woodland Trust report: £1 billion to save England’s 'forgotten woods and wildlife'
The Woodland Trust has produced and costed a £1 billion five-year plan to rescue nature in England’s threatened ancient woods.
Natalie Stephenson • 27 Jun 2023
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Tree planting progress ‘near glacial' as Government releases new figures
Government tree planting figures published today show that targets to create new woodland in England have been missed again.
Natalie Stephenson • 15 Jun 2023
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Over 40% of new road schemes across England impact irreplaceable ancient woods
With 43% of major new road schemes across England causing huge damage to both ancient woodland and veteran trees, planned changes to the Government’s transport policy don’t go nearly far enough.
Andy Bond • 05 Jun 2023
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Woodland Trust calls for rethink of new busway route to save veteran trees
The proposed route from Cambourne to Cambridge runs through a line of old trees in Coton Orchard which provide vital habitat and are protected by policy.
Andy Bond • 26 May 2023
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Young people's climate anxiety is soaring due to lack of access to green space
One in three young people in Britain are scared (33%), sad (34%) or pessimistic (34%) about climate change, with 28% feeling “overwhelmed”, according to a YouGov poll.
Owen Phillips • 21 Mar 2023
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One little word makes a huge difference for Scotland’s dwindling ancient woods
Campaigners are celebrating a major victory as new policy bars developments damaging ancient woods and trees.
George Anderson • 15 Feb 2023
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A huge win for irreplaceable ancient woodland
Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland has had a stay of execution after Center Parcs abandoned its plans to develop a new village within this irreplaceable habitat.
Natalie Stephenson • 10 Feb 2023
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Plan required to make nature a cross-Government priority
The Government published its new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Read our reaction.
Andy Bond • 02 Feb 2023
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Response to publication of Environmental Land Management policy
Defra's Environmental Land Management prospectus gives some welcome clarity but won’t bring the change needed to tackle to climate and biodiversity crises.
Natalie Stephenson • 26 Jan 2023
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GB plant biosecurity strategy is a missed opportunity
The Government today published its Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain. Read our reaction.
Alisha Anstee • 09 Jan 2023
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Dismay at Environment Act targets
Read our response to the legally binding Environment Act targets announced by Government on 16 December.
Steve Marsh • 21 Dec 2022
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Kumning-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15
We welcome the adoption of the Kumning-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15, with ambitious targets to kickstart nature's recovery.
Andy Egan • 20 Dec 2022
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How many COPs will solve the climate and nature crises?
With COP27 underway in Egypt, head of conservation policy Andy Egan reiterates the need to prioritise tackling the climate and nature emergencies.
Andy Egan • 17 Nov 2022
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Farming with trees is key to net zero, new research shows
A new Woodland Trust report shows how increasing agroforestry – farming with trees - in England is essential to meet nature and climate targets
Andy Bond • 01 Nov 2022
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New risks to ancient woodland protection and net zero targets
Ancient woodland protection and the UK's ability to hit its own net zero targets are under threat, warns Dr Darren Moorcroft, CEO of the Woodland Trust.
Steve Marsh • 10 Oct 2022
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New woodland statistics cast doubt on Government’s ability to halt nature’s decline by 2030
The Woodland Trust responds to new woodland statistics published today by the Forestry Commission.
Natalie Stephenson • 16 Jun 2022
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Center Parcs plans include huge loss of historic ancient woodland in Sussex
National charities, environmental experts and Sussex conservation groups are alarmed by Center Parcs’ proposals for ancient Worth Forest and urge them to think again.
Natalie Stephenson • 23 Nov 2021
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Center Parcs ancient woodland plans are not warranted
Read our president Clive Anderson's view on Center Parcs' proposals to turn precious ancient woodland into a new holiday resort in Sussex.
Clive Anderson • 23 Nov 2021
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Ancient woodland protection review – our response
Government has accepted the need to improve the protection of England’s ancient woods and trees. Now we need action to make these commitments a reality.
Adam Cormack • 22 Oct 2021