Tag Archives: Bishop of Liverpool

Lords shed light on Government’s new Forestry Policy

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

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 →

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Mood music in the forest world

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

If the collective and virtually unanimous welcome for the Independent  Panel on Forestry’s report at its final event in Central Hall Westminster yesterday afternoon is a barometer of hope,  England’s woods and forests are long overdue a renaissance. The hall … Continue reading →

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Woods are worth repeating yourself for

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Less than a week to go to have your forestry conversation! Remember the controversy earlier in the year around the Government’s plans to sell off the public forest estate? Widespread public outrage and several national and local campaigns saw them swiftly … Continue reading →

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