Tag Archives: Forests

Wildlife and Countryside Link’s reponse to the Independent Panel on Forestry

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Policy_Team

Wildlife and Countryside Link (Link) submitted its response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s Call for Views in July 2011, emphasising the need for strategic planning and integrated management of woodlands to ensure they support improved public access and enjoyment, … Continue reading →

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Big success for BES ‘Forests and Global Change’ Symposium

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Policy_Team

Last week the University of Cambridge hosted the BES Annual Symposium, this year titled ‘Forests and Global Change’. The event was a huge success with 370 delegates attending the three day symposium which was called “the best symposium yet” by … Continue reading →

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Government set to sell off Britain’s forests

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Policy_Team

Up to 150,000 hectares of state-owned forests and land could be sold to private investors, under a new government strategy to raise funds towards decreasing the Budget deficit. The Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman is expected to announce details of the … Continue reading →

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