Tag Archives: Woodland Carbon

Vote in the Observer Ethical Awards 2013

Are you wondering who to vote for in the Observer’s Ethical Awards this year? Following on from Nick Atkinson’s recent post on the Woodland Carbon Code, our colleague Joanne has a suggestion for ‘Retailer of the Year’: “Carrylift supports the important work … Continue reading

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Meeting carbon budgets – ensuring a low carbon economy

We were surprised by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC)’s second annual report, as it gave a low profile to the role of forestry in reducing emissions.  Especially given relevant government commitments are in sharp contrast with UK tree planting rates - now … Continue reading

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“Forestry is sexy”

Yes you heard it from me – or rather I heard it from Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment, Richard Lochhead. He was speaking at the Forestry, Wood and the Low Carbon Economy conference in Dunblane last week. … Continue reading

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