Exclusive: Concern over government plans to relax environmental and planning rules to lure business
The government’s investment zones could put the UK’s ancient woodlands under threat, the head of the Woodland Trust has warned.
An ancient woodland is one that has existed continuously since at least 1600. They are a precious part of the UK’s history, store large amounts of carbon and are important habitats for animals.
Exclusive: Concern over government plans to relax environmental and planning rules to lure businessThe government’s investment zones could put the UK’s ancient woodlands under threat, the head of the Woodland Trust has warned.An ancient woodland is one that has existed continuously since at least 1600. They are a precious part of the UK’s history, store large amounts of carbon and are important habitats for animals. Continue reading…