Tag Archives: Forestry Commission

Save Chopwell Wood rally: this is the Big Society in action

Posted on 13 February, 2011 by Yasmine

Today I witnessed the Big Society in action: hundreds of people, from all walks of life, joined together to express their feelings for a valued community asset. Families, children, teenagers, couples, dog walkers, mountain bikers, BMXers, runners, hikers, wheelchair users … Continue reading →

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Why aren’t the NGOs shouting out about forest disposal?

Posted on 11 February, 2011 by Yasmine

Anyone taking half an interest in the Government’s plans to dispose of publicly owned forests will have noticed the sharp contrast between the public reaction and that of the environmental NGOs (Non Governmental Organisations, in case you were wondering). Lots … Continue reading →

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If it ain’t broke don’t fix it: what’s wrong with the Forestry Commission disposal consultation?

Posted on 6 February, 2011 by Yasmine

I spent a good deal of time yesterday reading through the Government consultation The Future of the Public Forest Estate in England. Defra minister Caroline Spelman has been urging people to read the consultation before passing judgement on the proposed … Continue reading →

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