ancient woodland

Alliance seeks to mitigate changing rainfall patterns in Kent woods

14.06.2021

Laura Edgar

The RSPB and ecological consultancy Ecological Planning and Research (EPR) Ltd have teamed up to alleviate the impact of the climate crisis on critical ancient woodland in Kent.

Our woodlands are under threat – planning is critical to saving them

27.05.2021

Rebecca Pullinger

The Woodland Trust's State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2021 illustrates the importance of protecting and enhancing woodland covers, says Rebecca Pullinger.

Appeals round-up: National park airstrip found harmful to protected birds; Management plan justifies airsoft in AONB ancient woodland

30.04.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 24 April-30 April, 2021

Appeal: Management plan justifies airsoft in AONB ancient woodland

30.04.2021

Matt Moody

An application to continue the use of ancient woodland in the Kent Downs AONB for airsoft and other outdoor activities has been approved by an inspector, who was satisfied with the management plan proposed...

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UK’s native woodlands in ‘poor’ ecological condition

19.04.2021

Laura Edgar

Native woodlands in the UK are ‘isolated and in poor ecological condition’, with just 7 per cent in good ecological condition, according to a report by the Woodland Trust.

Legal briefs: Judge overturns government approval of Norfolk offshore wind farm; Manston Airport consent order grounded

19.02.2021

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 13 February-19 February, 2021

Appeals round-up: Gaming centre allowed at ‘critical stage’ of Luton regeneration; ‘Executive’ self-build homes would not be part of village

08.01.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 28 December-8 January, 2021

Appeal: 99-home scheme allowed near ancient woodland

08.01.2021

Matt Moody

An inspector has approved plans to build 99 homes on greenfield land in Essex, citing the council’s ‘materially worsening’ housing supply situation and ‘somewhat overstated’ view of the site’s sensitivity....

Appeal: Museum improvements do not justify ancient woodland loss

20.11.2020

Matt Moody

Plans for a new visitor centre at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian have been rejected despite the scheme's various public benefits, after a reporter decided that the loss of 299 trees at the...

Legal briefs: Substitute consent regime ‘incompatible with EU regulations’; Scottish Parliament petitioned over ancient woodland

10.07.2020

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 4 July-10 July, 2020

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