The Woodland Trust campaigns in Wales to protect ancient woods, improve woodland biodiversity, increase native woodland cover and increase understanding and enjoyment of woods.
- A new Welsh National Forest? Rory Francis of Coed Cadw looks at the commitment made by the Welsh Assembly Government, and the opportunity it offers to improve the Welsh environment.
- The Woodland Challenges for Wales Launched by Iolo Williams in August 2006, these eight challenges for the National Assembly, statutory agencies and local government represent practical steps that they could take towards properly protecting and expanding Wales’ woods and forests.
- Woods under threat In 2002 Wales was the first country in the UK introduce firm protection for all remaining ancient woodland through the planning system. But that does not mean that our ancient woods are always safe. See what the threats are, and what you can do to help!
- Agriculture and land use Farming has a huge influence on the countryside and the woods within it. See how the Woodland Trust responded to the consultation on the Rural Development Plan, which outlines the Welsh Assembly Government’s approach to rural development for next six years.
- Climate change is not just greatest single threat to ancient woodland, but also one of the greatest threats to the future well-being of all life on earth. The Woodland Trust is a member of Stop Climate Chaos, a broad coalition of environment, development and social groups which aims to create an irresistible public mandate for political action to stop human-induced climate change. Stop Climate Chaos is active in Wales. See the Woodland Trust's response to the Welsh Assembly's consultation on Planning and Climate Change
- Restoring ancient woodland sites Between the 1930s and 1980s, thousands of hectares of ancient woodland were replanted, mostly with commercial conifers or a mixture of conifers and broadleaved trees. We now have time-limited opportunity to restore them. Download our best practice guide on restoring these sites.
- Campaign launched to protect Wales’ trees! Following the felling of a 200-300 year oak in Penmaenmawr, on a Saturday morning, when the local council’s tree officer could not be contacted, the Woodland Trust has launched a campaign to strengthen the protection for individual trees in Wales. Download a draft email to send to your AM.
- Quality of life See how woodland can help improve local environments
- Woodland Trust Campaigns across the UK
- Wales Environment Link The Woodland Trust is an active member of Wales Environment Link, a network for voluntary environmental and countryside non-governmental organisations which aims to be a key voice for the environment movement in Wales. Visit the Wales Environment Link website.
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