Tag Archives: forest
New labelling for palm oil
New labelling will give consumers more power to say no to the palm oil that fuels deforestation. The Government is putting EU rules into action in the UK to force food and drink manufacturers to declare if their products contain palm oil. … Continue reading
Green Streets Cut Pollution More Than Previously Thought
Reblogged from The Dirt: A new research study by Professor Thomas Pugh at Lancaster University and other scientists in the UK has found that adding trees, bushes, innovative systems like green walls, or even ivy or other creeping vines, can cut street-level nitrogen … Continue reading
Simon Reeve’s revelations
Allow your mind to conjure up images of the Indian Ocean, what does it see? Beautiful beaches, clear waters and coral reefs perhaps. If you did the same for Madagascar, one of the largest islands in the world, what do you see now? Dense … Continue reading
Our woods and their wildlife: symptoms of a planet under pressure
It’s felt more like summer than spring recently. Basking in such unseasonal temperatures has been so enjoyable, it feels churlish to put a damper on things by mentioning climate change. However, recent European research has shown some worrying trends. Birds … Continue reading
Think global, act local – a New Year’s resolution
Happy New Year, and Happy International Year of Forests! 2011 is the year designated by the United Nations for an international focus on forests, celebrating people’s actions to conserve and sustainably manage the world’s forest resource. The world’s forests have many … 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
