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
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
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
Film interview for BBC Newsnight
2011-01-26
A filmed interview for a BBC TV Newsnight programme – part of a featured debate on the Government’s plans to dispose of the public forest estate in England. Listen to my full interview.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
Understanding the private woodland owner
2011-01-20
Does private ownership equate to private forests? Would an increase in the number of forests in private ownership, as a result of the public forest estate disposal, necessarily lead to less public access and loss of other public benefits? I examine some interesting evidence.Continue Reading
BBC Newsnight debate on public forest sell-off
2011-01-19
There will be a film broadcast, on the BBC2 Newsnight programme, about the proposed sale of the public forest estate in England. The film will feature a range of interviews from different stakeholders, including myself, prior to a studio debate. Update … the film was broadcast on Wednesday 26th January. Continue Reading
Stealing the common from the goose?
2011-01-19
Reform of the public forest estate: stealing the common from the goose or revolutionising forest ownership in England?Continue Reading
Public Bodies Bill amendment tabled
2011-01-17
A delegation led by Baroness Royall visited the House of Lords today to lobby for an exemption for the Forest of Dean in the Public Bodies Bill.Continue Reading
Public forest estate … what benefits?
2011-01-08
The Public Forest Estate (PFE) is the largest single landholding owned by the state. What is it and what benefits are provided for you and me?Continue Reading
New directions for the Forestry Commission public forest estate in England
2010-12-30
New directions for the Forestry Commission public forest estate in England: Caroline Spelman’s foreword to the public consultationContinue Reading
Poll – should the State own forests in England?
2010-12-24
Should the Government own forests in England? Have your say. Continue Reading
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