Position statement
Trees and carbon – the Woodland Trust’s position
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Climate change – the Woodland Trust's position
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June 2019
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Position statement
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Climate change is real. There is comprehensive evidence demonstrating the threat to our natural environment and ecosystems.
But amidst the stark warnings, there is hope if we act NOW.
This position statement outlines our actions in:
- conservation land use and management
- reducing our own climate impact.
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