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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