Category Archives: Scotland
The final countdown for Aberdeen’s ancient woodland…
The long wait is now over for those involved in the legal challenge against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), and we’re sorry to tell you but it isn’t good news. The judge, Lord Tyre, came down on the side … 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
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
The case for otters and bats – Aberdeen appeal day 3
Day three in Road Sense’s Judicial Review against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) ended up being short and sweet, as the advocate for the community-led group drew her case to a close. Final points were addressing the problems with … Continue reading
Paper, paper paper: Aberdeen appeal day 2
It’s the second day of an expected six days of the continuing fight around the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route – our Christina is there and shares her latest update: I’m taken by the staggering volume of written material that was … Continue reading
Aberdeen appeal – Day 1
Day 1 of the appeal against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route was certainly an interesting experience! The Court of Session in Edinburgh is rather imposing, with a be-wigged judge in a fantastic red gown and a raft of similarly be-wigged … Continue reading
Aberdeen bypass campaigners awarded cap on legal costs
We were delighted to find out on Thursday (the 20th of Jan) that Road Sense, the local group campaigning against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) have been granted a Protected Expenses Order for their legal challenge to Scottish Ministers’ … Continue reading
Turn that frown upside down with trees
Build up your self-esteem, feel happier and live longer - just some of the reasons we should all live near trees. Trees are officially good for your health, says the Government’s strategy for public health which was launched this week by … Continue reading
Help us reject TPO exceptions
How can a tree that is valuable in life become unprotected when it starts to die? We are extremely dismayed that DCLG (Department of Communities and Local Government) proposes to retain the exception for dead trees and introduce a new … Continue reading
