Benefits of woods and trees for local authorities
Publication date:
August 2017
Publication type:
Practical guidance
Pages:
8
The Woodland Trust can help local authorities harness the potential of trees and woods.
This document provides guidance and advice for local government to better achieve its environmental ambitions.
The document considers:
- woodland and green space management for people and wildlife
- development that connects people with trees
- advice to tackle tree disease
- best practice and how to share it.
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