Threats to woods and trees
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Early signs of spring becoming the new norm, says the Woodland Trust
Earlier signs of spring – such as the first leafing of trees or the first sightings of butterflies – could be here to stay, says the Woodland Trust.
Andy Bond • 22 Mar 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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Scotland’s wildest wild apples gathered for ‘gene bank’ orchard in the Trossachs
A genetic refuge for Scotland’s wildest crab apple trees has been established at Woodland Trust Scotland’s Glen Finglas Estate in the Trossachs.
George Anderson • 30 Nov 2023
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Woodland Trust urges action to stop quarry extension
A proposed new quarry in Kent that could destroy even more ancient woodland than HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing combined must be stopped at all costs, says the Woodland Trust.
Owen Phillips • 11 Jul 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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Clock is ticking for Britain’s incredibly rare rainforests
The Woodland Trust is highlighting the plight of its special rainforests to coincide with World Rainforest Day. Despite fears over the future of the Britain’s rainforests, much is being done on the ground to protect these special habitats.
Andy Bond • 22 Jun 2023
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Climate action: water your street trees
Rising temperatures and dry spells are leading to an increasing loss of new street trees, but the nation can do its bit, urge tree groups.
Natalie Stephenson • 13 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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Claim free trees to help Woodland Trust fight climate change and reach five-million milestone
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway.
Owen Phillips • 23 Mar 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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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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Cotoneaster commandos clear invader from Highland Rock
A daring team of abseilers has cleared 60m³ of Cotoneaster shrubs threatening a rare plant on a Highland cliff
George Anderson • 14 Nov 2022
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Continued disruption of seasonal weather is causing spring activities in autumn
After a year of weather extremes, UK wildlife may be starting to confuse seasonal activities as spring sightings are reported in October says the Woodland Trust.
Ruby Nutting • 02 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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Coedwigoedd a choed Cymru 'dan fygythiad difrifol' yn ol adroddiad newydd
Mae adroddiad newydd gan y Woodland Trust yn darparu tystiolaeth o ganlyniadau peri-fygythiol niferus i goedwigoedd a choed ledled y DU.
Llinos Humphreys • 15 Apr 2021