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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