The top ten largest forests in the UK
2011-02-21
The top ten largest forests in the UK. There are seven in Scotland, three in England but none in Wales. View an interactive map …Continue Reading
Ten reasons why the forest sale failed
2011-02-17
In principle there were some good ideas in what the Government sought to achieve by reviewing the ownership of England’s forests. The Forestry Commission are a great public organisation and achieve fantastic results for a relatively small cost to the taxpayer, although we should recognise that there is also roomContinue Reading
Deutsche Welle Radio interview
2011-02-17
I was interviewed for a programme on Deutsche Welle Radio to discuss the UK Government’s proposals to sell England’s publicly-owned forests.Continue Reading
Poll: 84% believe that the state should own forests in England
2011-02-16
Poll Results: 84% of visitors to my site believe that the State should own forests in England. The public consultation should ask “should we” as well as “how”.Continue Reading
PM unhappy about forest sales
2011-02-16
Earlier today on Prime Minister’s Question Time, David Cameron was asked by Labour Leader Ed Miliband about his views on the public forest sale. Ed Miliband asked if the PM was happy about his “flagship policy on forestry”. Amidst laughs, Mr Cameron replied that the short answer was “no” addingContinue Reading
Local woods on the frontline
2011-02-12
The large heritage forests are well defended but the actual frontline is the myriad of small woodlands dotted across England that will be precious only to local peopleContinue Reading
Government climb down imminent
2011-02-11
It seems that the Government is poised to climb down from the sale of the public forests of EnglandContinue Reading
Children in the woods
2011-02-07
A book published in 1922 captures the spirit of childhood almost 90 years ago, when children would spend days on their own exploring the countryside, building shelters and catching their own food …Continue Reading
Public Forest Estate debate in House of Commons
2011-02-03
The future of the Public Forest Estate in England was debated for three hours in the House of Commons on 2nd February 2011. Here’s a simple link to the official record of the relevant section of the debate.Continue Reading
Institute of Chartered Foresters issue position statement
2011-02-03
The Institute of Chartered Foresters have issued a holding position statement on the public forest estate disposal, and are working on canvassing members. The outcome will be a contribution of significant importance in the current debate.Continue Reading
Forests in public ownership – a European perspective
2011-02-02
With interest high in public vs private ownership of forests, how does England’s proportion of forests in public ownership compare with other countries?Continue Reading
Government proposes mixed-model for forest ownership in England
2011-01-27
Today, Defra published the long-awaited consultation document regarding the proposed sale of the public forest estate in England. Continue Reading
Land for trees or food?
2011-01-24
World food shortages are anticipated by 2050 but what are the implications for growing trees? If faced with starvation, I know what I would choose but I would have had to have made that decision 50 years before.Continue Reading
Ancient woodlands, dog walking … and timber too
2011-01-22
The Government will be announcing the public consultation concerning the public forest estate on Thursday 27thContinue Reading
BBC debate postponed
2011-01-21
The BBC Newsnight programme featuring the public forest estate has been postponed. It is likely to be broadcast on Monday 24th and certainly before Thursday. Gabriel HemeryContinue Reading
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