Consultation on the Future of England's Forests

The Government has started a consultation on the future of England's forests. The Woodland Trust is one of many organisations that has come forward with grave concerns about the privatisation of the existing forests - they have started a "Save England's Ancient Forests" campaign.

I'm not quite sure that the Governments proposals will cause the level of damage that the Woodland Trust seems to be concerned about but I do share some of their concerns about the right of public access, and government funding for charities to take these forests on to name just two areas!

I'd encourage you to check the Woodland Trusts website (here) for information on their campaign and sign their petition (here). 

The government's consulation document is available online (here).