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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