Tag Archives: forests
Ben Law – a rare species!
The Woodland Trust was recently approached by documentary film maker Robert Stern. He is currently filming with Ben Law, Grand Design’s most popular self builder who wowed and amazed millions with the way he harmoniously synced his life with his woodland surroundings. He wanted to share … Continue reading
Chalara ash dieback – what next?
It’s been a while since my last blog on this subject but the question of ash dieback, and tree pests and diseases in general, has never been far from my mind. The level of public concern and media interest in … 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
Help shape the future of England’s forests
To help develop its response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s report, Defra has published the first of a series of short public surveys. This will help shape the Government’s decision around the future of England’s forests, woods and trees. … Continue reading
Yew turn – a year on
Twelve months after a spectacular halt to the public consultation around the future of the public forests in England. It was late October 2010 when the first emails arrived from supporters, worried about a newspaper article which had revealed plans … Continue reading
Wildlife Under Attack from Osborne
The environment faces a forfeit in favour of short-term economic growth. Again. In yesterday’s autumn budget statement the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, attacked the laws protecting important UK wildlife sites from destruction by major developments. The Chancellor described … Continue reading
If Mr Attenborough says so…
World Environment Day 2011 is on the 5th June. This year’s theme “Forests: Nature at Your Service” underscores the intrinsic link between quality of life and the health of forests and forest ecosystems. David Attenborough has narrated the United Nation’s … Continue reading
England’s forests – what happened yesterday?
For the first time in a very long time, the whole of Parliament was focused on forests. Specifically, the Government’s plans to sell some or all of England’s public forest estate between now and 2015. An Opposition Day Debate Motion put … Continue reading
Put down your placards and plant trees instead!
Once upon a time the traditional campaigner took to the streets, placard in hand, a hard-hitting message emblazoned across a banner. Making your voice heard in the crowd was all about creativity and the art of grabbing attention. Now, those … Continue reading
