King Charles backs book championing the role of trees on farm

Farmers share their stories of how planting is boosting profitability and climate reslience

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Keith Halstead, executive director of the Royal Countryside Fund with author and head forester to the Duchy of Cornwall Geraint Richards at the launch of Trees on Farm
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Keith Halstead, executive director of the Royal Countryside Fund with author and head forester to the Duchy of Cornwall Geraint Richards at the launch of Trees on Farm

His Majesty the King has given his full support to a new book designed to help farmers meet environmental challenges. Trees on Farm written by Geraint Richards, head forester to the Duchy of Cornwall...

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