News and comment on current environmental issues:         Crunch time for democracy Government's planning reforms threaten local communities and the environment 25 June 2008 Woods are hidden ally in flooding and pollution fight 2 June 2008 EU agricultural reforms are "kick in the teeth" for wildlife 20 May 2008 West Sussex CC dooms ancient woodland and wildlife Planning Approval means destruction of South Downs in search of oil. 13 May 2008 Let's hear it for wood Not all biofuels are equal 7 May 2008 Black day for badgers - and farmers The decision to cull badgers in Wales as part of the fight against bovine TB is ill-judged 21 April 2008 Second thoughts Contrary to BAA's claim, new trees can't replace ancient woodland at Stansted. 12 March 2008 Trees manifesto offers cooling influence  in election debate 12 March 2008 Final approach to environmental destruction Second runway shows BAA has no regard for the natural environment. 11 March 2008 Drought, flood and disappearing wildlife: is this Tomorrow's England? 26 February 2008 UK tree planting schemes excluded from Government's planned offset code 19 February 2008 Spring has sprung - but at what cost? 4 February 2008 Pencoedtre Wood saved! Council rejects ancient woodland development plan 18 January 2008 Planning Reform Bill undermines sustainable development 7 December 2007 Can't see the wood OR the trees National Tree Week means it's time to take stock of our attitude to woods and trees 21 November 2007 Farming policies need a radical "Health Check" say green groups 18 November 2007 Polar bears and friends visit Downing Street to stop climate chaos 30 October 2007 Review offers environment rhetoric – but not enough action or funding Trust response to Comprehensive Spending Review 10 October 2007 Recycle your Christmas cards! 9 October 2007 I Count puts climate chaos on the map and takes on Climate Change Bill  I Count Communities: 350 groups and counting 3 October 2007 Nature and climate change should shape Conservative agenda 1 October 2007 Trust spells out life-sustaining role of woods and trees 19 September 2007 UK political parties fall short of the Green Standard 14 September 2007 Conservative Quality of Life report maps out sustainable future 13 September 2007 Area of outstanding Natural Beauty doomed by court decision Judicial review of Weymouth relief road planning permission refused 15 August 2007 Nature’s not been fazed by dull weather If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a ‘juicy’ surprise 8 August 2007 BAA granted limited injunction which does not affect Woodland Trust Defeat for airport operator's attempt to limit member's movements 6 August 2007 Delay tactics sound death knell for ancient woodland Hope disappears as Bramley's ancient woodland and wildlife suffers the chop 19 July 2007 Bioenergy could do more harm than good Cultivation of crops for fuel needs proper management and controls 18 July 2007 Plans for major new incinerator to replace St Paul's Campaigners protest against Governments planning reforms 9 July 2007 Tree Planting rocks with Live Earth I Count rocks beyond concert t 4 July 2007 Woodland Trust gives ‘8 out of 10’ to DEFRA’s new ‘Strategy for England's trees, woods and forests’ 20 June 2007 Survival of UK plants and wildlife in a changing climate Latest research shows the impact climate change will have on the natural world 22 May 2007 No Tipping for Paddy, it's all about recycling! MP announces result of charity Christmas card recycling scheme 22 May 2007 Planning White Paper: bad for communities, bad for the environment 21 March 2007 Oak and ash are forced to adapt 350 year record temperature upsetting UK's natural calendar 4 May 2007 Global warming makeover - spring becomes summer New signs of climate change emerging from leading phenological survey 18 April 2007 CCW decision signals likely reprieve for Barry ancient woodland Pencoedtre Wood is notified as SSSI 10 April 2007 Conserving the past, ensuring the future A planner's guide to ancient woods and trees in England 10 April 2007 Budget is a pale shade of green Trust responds to Chancellor's latest budget 21 March 2007 Climate Change Bill must stay on target Trust welcomes Bill, but calls for annual targets and action on adaptation 13 March 2007 Renowned ancient tree under threat New housing development threatens 800 year old oak 08 February 2007 Ancient Woodland in Uckfield saved! Local community and Woodland Trust rejoice at planning refusal 08 February 2007 New Planning Disaster campaign launched Government called on to protect rights in the planning system 23 January 2007 Don't ignore trees for carbon offsetting 18 January 2007     All images © protected, contact WTPL