Tag Archives: People

The Growth and Infrastructure Bill – What does it mean for the natural environment?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

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 →

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Why trees?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

I just had to share this fantastic, short doodle-video with you. In a nutshell, it illustrates why we work so hard to protect and expand our tree and woodland resource. Trees are so important to our lives, and they work so hard … Continue reading →

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Deprived of nature

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Sometimes people think that the Woodland Trust is just being dramatic when we say ‘Imagine a world without trees’. How totally preposterous! There are no places in the world like that… or are there? When I saw this stark image … Continue reading →

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No access to local woods for 85% of population

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

Only 15.6% of the population can visit a wood of reasonable size within a short walk of their homes, reveals the latest analysis of public access to woodland in the UK which is set out in our latest Space for People report. … Continue reading →

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