Tag Archives: woodland protection

Call me an Ent, but I want better protection for trees!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Now we have the government’s response to the Forests Report, I thought I’d add a policy perspective to my colleague Nikki’s thought-provoking blog and share why I’d hoped it would go further than the IPF’s recommendations on protection of ancient woodland. … Continue reading →

Posted in Forests Report, Government Affairs, Planning, Protection | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

The new planning rules battle

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Few can have missed the headlines and increasingly heated discussions around new proposals to change the planning system this week.  Shrinking over 1,100 pages of planning guidance down to just over 50, the thrust of the Government’s new National Planning Policy … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Climate Change, Community groups, Conservation, England, Government Affairs, Health, Inspiration, Local campaign, Local Government, Planning, Policy, Woodland creation, Woods Under Threat, WoodWatch | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

BBC discusses the Forestry Bill with the Trust

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

Yesterday the Woodland Trust’s Northern Ireland Director, Patrick Cregg, discussed the forestry legislation with the BBC’s Mike McKimm. You can watch the interview here. The  Trust has worked in partnership with the RSPB NI to advocate the need for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Forestry management, Government Affairs, Northern Ireland, Woodland creation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment