Tag Archives: environment
Engaging schools in the wonder of woods and trees: the pupil’s persective
Changes to the curriculum in England are a worry for us, as we work so closely with children in schools. Continuing our mini blog series for this campaign, our Schools Development Manager, Karen Letten, shares her view: “Here at the … Continue reading
The Future of Forest Services: Joint letter to the Secretary of State
Today’s edition of the Daily Telegraph features a letter signed by organisations including CONFOR, the Woodland Trust and Our Forests calling on DEFRA’s Secretary of State Owen Paterson to ensure the future of the Forestry Commission’s regulatory and advisory arm, Forest … Continue reading
Caring for God’s trees
Ancient yews, of which there are many in Wales, are often associated with ancient, pre-Christian burial grounds. They hold a particular fascination as a legacy from distant ancestors. Recently Ancient Tree Hunt volunteer verifier, Rob McBride, called by Pennant Melangell, … Continue reading
The Forests Report response – All in this together?
Horsemeat, papal resignations, 10p tax rate. The Government’s new Forestry Policy Statement, even – or is that especially? – in the world of Defra politics, feels more than a fortnight ago already. A couple of weeks on, as the dust … Continue reading
Inquiry live – end of week three
Katy tells us how things went at the end of week three in Maidstone, when the local residents had their say: “Friday (14th December) was for the third party representatives, in which people in the local community had a chance … Continue reading
A late Christmas present for England’s forests?
Well, Christmas is nearly here but so is the Government’s response to the final report of the Independent Panel on Forestry, we hope. It was back in the heady days of summer, just before Olympic fever set in, that Caroline … Continue reading
The Growth and Infrastructure Bill – What does it mean for the natural environment?
As part of its increasingly aggressive drive to achieve growth, the Coalition Government have introduced the Growth and Infrastructure Bill (G&I Bill) to Parliament. Slotted in to the gap left behind by the Lords Reform Bill, the G&I Bill feels … Continue reading
Natural Resources Wales – How does woodland fit in?
As the new Wales environmental body winds a tortuous way towards its launch next April its name has been confirmed: Natural Resources Wales / Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. The membership of its Board has also been announced. What exactly are its duties … Continue reading
Defra survey – Part II
The long awaited second survey from Defra that will help develop Govenment’s response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s report is now live. They would like to hear your views on: What ‘a Forest Services body’ should do and not do The … Continue reading
Delivering on biodiversity
Recognition of the value of woodland for nature is a key component in the Independent Forestry Panel report which states: “Our vision is for a landscape where our inheritance of woodland and trees is well protected, where there are opportunities … Continue reading
