Author Archives: Nikki Williams
Ben Law – a rare species!
The Woodland Trust was recently approached by documentary film maker Robert Stern. He is currently filming with Ben Law, Grand Design’s most popular self builder who wowed and amazed millions with the way he harmoniously synced his life with his woodland surroundings. He wanted to share … Continue reading
Lords shed light on Government’s new Forestry Policy
This Wednesday saw a very welcomed debate on the Governments’ response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s recommendations, led by the Panel’s Chair, the Rt Rev James Jones, the Bishop of Liverpool. Given that the Government’s new Forestry Policy Statement … Continue reading
Be a ‘face’ for Climate Revolution
We have been contacted by Vivienne Westwood and her action group Climate Revolution with an invite to all Woodland Trust supporters to join her in London this weekend to create a ‘face mob’. Between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday 2nd … Continue reading
Thunk! on the glass ceiling
Oh dear. Once again, it’s ancient woodland protection that has a twinge of disappointment where other woodland and tree issues have won their part in the government’s response to the Independent Panel for Forests. There are indeed some great things … Continue reading
Decisions, decisions…..
Finally, we reach the end of a long and winding process. It has taken 13 witnesses, two barristers, 11 third party interest groups and individuals, and more boxes of paper than any one cares to imagine to debate the need for ragstone … Continue reading
Oaken Wood public inquiry
Oaken Wood is an important case for the Woodland Trust. It is the biggest test for the future of ancient woodland since the National Planning Policy Framework came into play. What plays out over the coming 3 to 4 weeks could … Continue reading
Defra survey – Part II
The long awaited second survey from Defra that will help develop Govenment’s response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s report is now live. They would like to hear your views on: What ‘a Forest Services body’ should do and not do The … Continue reading
Tell Owen
It’s 67 days till Christmas. That’s not long to buy the turkey, wrap the presents and find that elusive gift for the mother-in-law. So imagine being in Defra and Forestry Commission’s shoes, gathering together the ‘conversations’ after the Forests Report and … Continue reading
Massive!
7,000 feet above sea level you will find the Sequoia National Park in California. I was lucky enough to visit in June this year and see the jaw dropping size and stunning beauty of these trees. Even our enormous ’63 … Continue reading
Change is afoot for public consultations
The Cabinet Office is replacing the 2008 Code of Practice on Consultation with a set of new Consultation Principles, which will come into effect in early Autumn 2012, following the summer recess. On the face of it, the most striking … Continue reading
