Tag Archives: Broughton Woods

Will commercial forestry be bad for Broughton Woods?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

Now that the golf course is off the menu for the woods the option to sell the woodland is back on the agenda and one of the suggested uses is as commercial forestry. Is this a bad thing? Well no, … Continue reading →

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Broughton Woods saved!

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

The Planning Inspector announced the decision late yesterday that the fight for Broughton Woods has been won!!! A great way to begin the Easter break :0) Many residents, local community groups and environmental organisations including the Woodland Trust have been … Continue reading →

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Last chance to save ancient woodland in Lincolnshire

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

*UPDATED!* Forest Pines appeal about to begin! We’re still fighting to save Broughton Woods, ancient woodland in Lincolnshire which still faces becoming a golf course.  This application threatens to be one of the biggest potential losses of precious ancient woodland that … Continue reading →

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