Tag Archives: Consultation

Tomorrow’s children? The most important seeds we need to sow: a parent’s perspective

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

As we launch our action in response to changes to the school curriculum - which we fear could threaten opportunities for school trips and outdoor learning in England – we welcome a special guest blog from our Head of People Engagement, Graham … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, England, Inspiration, Nature in education, Policy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Time to recognise happiness grows on trees

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Will green spaces with trees get the recognition they deserve in the official ‘happiness’ consultation? The Government’s public health white paper ‘healthy lives, healthy people’ (published last year) recognised that trees are officially good for your health, and the importance … Continue reading →

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We can’t lose the public forest estate

Posted on September 11, 2009 by

The Forestry Commission in England wants to hear your opinions on the forests and woods that it owns.   Do you live close to a Forestry Commission-owned wood? Do you enjoy visiting well-known sites like Sherwood Forest and the Forest of … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Conservation, England, Uncategorized, Woodland creation, Woods Under Threat | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Share your views with the Forestry Commission

Posted on July 9, 2009 by

A 3-month consultation has been launched this week by the Forestry Commission (the government department for forestry in Great Britain which regulates forest management) and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (DARD) Forest Service (which promotes sustainable economic growth and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Campaigning, Climate Change, Northern Ireland, Policy | Tagged , , | 1 Comment