We need a robust and open system to accurately record the loss of ancient woodland, argues Mike Townsend. Only then can we fully realise the scale of the problem - and tackle it effectively.
Ancient woodland loss must be recorded Mike Townsend | 9th March 2014 Comment Forests UK Natural World south-cubbington-wood.png South Cubbington Wood near Leamington Spa has existed for many …
Calls for better protection of the UK's ancient woodlands are being made by environmental groups due to a loophole in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), last revised in 2012. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… we need to better protect Britain's ancient woodlands Laura Briggs | 1st August 2016 News … for better protection of the UK's ancient woodlands are being made by environmental … historical significance, once these ancient woodlands are gone there is no getting them …
In principle ancient woodland enjoys strong protection, but that's not how it works out on the ground, reports Sian Atkinson. HS2 alone threatens 82 ancient woods, and 440 are at risk nationwide. Hence the Woodland Trust's 'Enough is Enough' campaign ...
… with best available map evidence). Ancient woodlands have plenty of official recognition …
Owen Paterson has done it again - offering up ancient woodland for development via 'biodiversity offsetting' - planting new trees elsewhere. Trouble is, says Austin Brady, ancient woods are centuries in the making.
Ancient woodland cannot be 'offset' Austin Brady | 11th January 2014 Comment Forests Biodiversity Offsetting UK Ancient Woodland ancient-woodland-destruction.png Owen Paterson has done it again - …
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has ordered HS2 Ltd to halt clearances of ancient woodland.
… of ancient woodland. Work affecting ancient woodlands in the path of HS2 has been put off … now HS2 has said work affecting 11 ancient woodlands in Warwickshire and Staffordshire … Clearance "We have assessed 11 ancient woodlands, parts of which were due to be …
The Woodland Trust has published an emergency tree plan.
… 'Double woodlands to tackle climate breakdown' Emily … take into account threats facing existing woodlands, such as the loss of millions of … UK," he said. A Defra spokesperson said: "Our woodlands are vital for providing timber, …
Packed with rare flora and fauna, Britain’s woodlands are the perfect place for getting to grips with nature. From Yorkshire to the Lake District, Hampshire and beyond, Ruth Styles rounds up the best walks
… Packed with rare flora and fauna, Britain’s woodlands are the perfect place for getting to … Ruth Styles rounds up the best walks The UK’s woodlands are one of its biggest natural … a lot of pleasure for the rest of us. ‘Our woodlands are an important part of our …
HS2 Ltd is "translocating" soil from ancient woodlands on the new rail route in Warwickshire.
… HS2 Ltd is "translocating" soil from ancient woodlands on the new rail route in … criticised plans to move soil from ancient woodlands in a bid to create new habitat as … planning on "translocating" soil from ancient woodlands on the new rail route in …
Protection of ancient woods and trees is under threat, and so too is the ability of the UK to hit its net zero targets and act against the impacts of climate change, warn campaigners.
… Ancient woodlands at risk under new government plans … warmer conditions and decimating our precious woodlands. Felling now happens on a greater …
Just 15 percent of England's national parks are now wooded.
… Emily Beament | 5th October 2020 | News Woodlands Friends Of The Earth Climate … Lottery, said: “England’s forests and woodlands have a vital role to play in the …
Lafarge Tarmac has withdrawn its bid to quarry Hopwas Woods following a huge local and national campaign. It's a victory to celebrate - but as the Woodland Trust points out, it also shows that none of our ancient woodland is truly safe from destructive development.
Ancient Woodland saved from quarrying Oliver Tickell | 31st October 2014 News Forests Development Mining UK Law hopwas-wood-cut.jpg Lafarge Tarmac has withdrawn its bid to quarry Hopwas Woods …
As the public comes to terms with Government plans to sell public woodland, industry analysts predict much of the forest could be snapped up by energy companies looking to burn wood as a biofuel
… Voters have a strong emotional attachment to woodlands. Leaked plans to sell state-owned woodlands managed by the Forestry Commission … the UK government only has power over English woodlands. The English estate was valued at …
Rewilding Britain supports a doubling of the country’s woodland cover over the next decade, from 13 percent now to at least 26 percent.
… huge areas could massively expand Britain’s woodlands more effectively and at a fraction … Chief Executive. “We can’t replace our lost woodlands by planting alone. Protecting … sorry fortunes of our crippled forests and woodlands, and so benefiting people, nature …
Trees, woodlands and hedgerows do much more than enhance the appearance of Britain's rural landscapes, writes Mike Townsend. They diminish flooding, reduce erosion, assist water infiltration, enhance biodiversity - and we need more of them!
… Water Floods cc-runoff-arable.png Trees, woodlands and hedgerows do much more than … resources to look at how to manage trees and woodlands in the uplands to benefit rivers. A …
As 110mph winds raged across southern England, Britain's Great Storm of 1987 wreaked devastation across scores of National Trust woodland. But thirty years later, nature has proven resilient. BRENDAN MONTAGUE reports
… managing the clean-up and restoration of its woodlands. Some of the devastated areas were …
Britain’s hazel dormice have declined by over 50 percent since 2000.
… of a line between Shropshire and Suffolk. Woodlands Ian White, Dormouse & Training … for the recovery of dormice. Whether woodlands are managed for timber or public … through. Critically, the way in which woodlands are managed has changed – with …
The Woodland Trust launches Big Climate Fightback because of government failure to meet tree planting targets.
Public asked to plant a million trees Emily Beament | 23rd September 2019 News Change Makers Climate Breakdown Woodland Trust Big Climate Fightback Sandi Toksvig 4061489684_3ec6a78c53_b.jpg The …
The Woodland Trust’s new VisitWoods website has everything you need to know about the UK’s woods and forests
… first interactive online guide to Britain’s woodlands and comes complete with everything … see and where to walk. Featuring over 12,000 woodlands, simply search by post code or town … Packed with rare flora and fauna, Britain’s woodlands are the perfect place for getting to …
Talis Kalnars was a pioneer of 'continuous cover' forestry in Britain, writes Phil Morgan. His woodlands were not only beautiful but profitable, as he nurtured the 'natural capital' of the forest ecosystem, and only harvested the dividend of high value timber.
… forestry in Britain, writes Phil Morgan. His woodlands were not only beautiful but … included a dozen or so estates, many of whose woodlands he looked after for decades on end. … need a positive rate of return from their woodlands. If they can improve the environment …
With spring in full swing, the UK’s ancient woodland is bursting into life. From bluebells to ramsens, Rebecca Campbell rounds up the best British blooms
… May), it can be found along hedgerows, in dry woodlands, and sometimes in upland meadows … are an attractive plant found mostly in woodlands where it produces a deep green …
Environmental groups react to controversial Government consultation on the future of England's forests as £250 million sale proposed
… for sale to companies, although 'heritage' woodlands such as the New Forest or Forest of … those who are most involved with England's woodlands to play a much greater role in their … care of all of the publically owned heritage woodlands, as it will not have the resources …
The release of 11 dormice this week will bolster the existing reintroduced populations of hazel dormice.
… place in 2013, 2014 and 2015. These three woodlands are all owned by the Nottinghamshire … this part of the county, in three different woodlands. "By releasing more dormice again … become well dispersed throughout all three woodlands, which is fantastic as it shows they …