Category Archives: Elections 2011
Election promises fade as the Forest Service cuts targets
In the run up to the Northern Ireland Assembly election in May, three of the political parties pledged to increase forest cover in Northern Ireland. At the Trust we welcomed the strong democratic mandate tree planting enjoys at Stormont and called … Continue reading
Northern Ireland: time to deliver
The new Executive promises much for Northern Ireland’s woodland heritage. The Northern Ireland Executive was formed last week with the ministerial posts divided between five of the political parties at Stormont. Peter Robinson, leader of the DUP, and Martin McGuinness … Continue reading
Scotland glowing yellow and new?
Can a new ‘yellow’ Scotland protect ancient woodland – old by definition – for the future? The last seven days in Scottish politics have been fascinating. The Scottish Parliament elections have just produced the first majority government in the history … Continue reading
More woods, more social and community benefits?
The votes are in and counted and it’s now clear that Wales will have a Labour-led government over the next five years. But what will this mean for Wales’ woods and trees? The good news is that all main parties … Continue reading
Political parties pledge to plant trees
It’s been an exciting time for our Public Affairs teams in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In the months before the elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Trust had asked all the political parties to commit to both … Continue reading
Elections – Growing the future
The Woodland Trust has launched its election campaigns in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We are asking all of the candidates to sign a commitment to protect, expand and promote native woods and trees. Believe it or not, the UK … Continue reading
