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Sophie and the Salad Garden: unbe-leaf-able effort gives people in Cardiff free trees  

A volunteer from Cardiff is demonstrating the power of community spirit by encouraging local residents to take part in the My Tree, Our Forest tree giveaway.

Sophie Thomas  •  10 Mar 2023

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Highland lodge announced as Scottish Rainforest Centre

95-year old Couldoran House will be reborn as the Scottish Rainforest Centre and operate as a hub in efforts to conserve the rare and threatened habitat.

George Anderson  •  16 Feb 2023

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One little word makes a huge difference for Scotland’s dwindling ancient woods

Campaigners are celebrating a major victory as new policy bars developments damaging ancient woods and trees.

George Anderson  •  15 Feb 2023

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A huge win for irreplaceable ancient woodland

Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland has had a stay of execution after Center Parcs abandoned its plans to develop a new village within this irreplaceable habitat.

Natalie Stephenson  •  10 Feb 2023

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Royal Navy worker helps tackle climate change by planting a tree online

Royal Navy worker Leah Ravuoco is urging others to take 60 seconds to have a tree planted in their name.

Sophie Thomas  •  09 Feb 2023

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Plan required to make nature a cross-Government priority

The Government published its new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Read our reaction.

Andy Bond  •  02 Feb 2023

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Response to publication of Environmental Land Management policy

Defra's Environmental Land Management prospectus gives some welcome clarity but won’t bring the change needed to tackle to climate and biodiversity crises.

Natalie Stephenson  •  26 Jan 2023

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Denbighshire family hopes to create space for nature this New Year thanks to tree giveaway

A mum from Prestatyn can’t wait to embrace nature and encourage new wildlife into her garden after taking part in a tree giveaway scheme.

Sophie Thomas  •  17 Jan 2023

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Scotland’s first ‘Platinum Woods’ announced, as scheme is extended until March

New 70-acre woodlands commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II have been created at Traquair in the Borders and at Glen Kyllachy on Speyside.

George Anderson  •  16 Jan 2023

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Woodland Trust offers exciting chance for young people to win project funding for environmental action

Young people across the UK have an exciting opportunity to win funding to help tackle climate change in a ground-breaking initiative from the Woodland Trust.

Ruby Nutting  •  13 Jan 2023