Farmers urged to do more to meet tree-planting targets

Woodland Trust says environmental goals are being put at risk by Government's failure to address woodland creation

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Figures from Forest Research suggest that England risks missing its tree planting targets
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Figures from Forest Research suggest that England risks missing its tree planting targets

The Woodland Trust said figures published by Forest Research last week, revealed that 3,130 hectares of new woodland have been created in England this year, short of the 7,000 ha per year target. Just...

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