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Protecting trees and woods
HS2 rail link
HS2 is a grave threat to the UK’s ancient woods, with 108 at risk of loss or damage. We can’t let this happen.
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Woodland Trust concerns over potential for illegal felling of ancient woodland for HS2
We have grave concerns that ancient woodland due for imminent destruction by HS2 Ltd might be felled without proper survey work to identify bat roosts, and without the proper licences required by law.
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HS2’s catalogue of errors like a runaway train
HS2 Ltd. is continuing to fail the environment with a catalogue of errors growing longer all the time says the Woodland Trust.
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HS2: Ancient woodlands on borrowed time
Swathes of ancient woodland are living on borrowed time as HS2 starts to force its way through our countryside. But it's not too late to stand up for the irreplaceable habitat.
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Update on concerns for bats and felling of ancient woodland by HS2
HS2 Ltd has agreed to apply for the licences required to legally disturb bats in ancient woods.
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Wood that inspired Roald Dahl will be destroyed by HS2 this autumn
Nearly half of the wood said to have inspired Roald Dahl to write Fantastic Mr Fox will be destroyed for HS2 this autumn.
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HS2 Ltd caught using pest controllers to scare birds from nesting
A pest control contractor employed by HS2 has been spotted flying hawks over Broadwells Wood in Warwickshire to deter birds from nesting.
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Protecting trees and woods
HS2 community resources
Take a look through our downloads to get up to speed with the effects of HS2. It's not just the trees, but the precious surrounding habitats that will be damaged.
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HS2 to start digging up ancient woodland from April
HS2 Ltd has confirmed to the Woodland Trust it will begin the futile act of attempting to move the soil from five ancient woodlands during April.
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HS2 Ltd fells historic Cubbington Pear tree
The Woodland Trust says it is “shocked and upset” that HS2 Ltd has today felled the historic Cubbington Pear.