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Save Chopwell Wood rally: this is the Big Society in action
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
Posted in Essays, Out and about
Tagged #SaveOurForests, Big Society, Chopwell Wood, community, defra, Derwent Valley, Forestry Commission, High Spen, rally, red kite
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Why aren’t the NGOs shouting out about forest disposal?
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
Posted in Essays
Tagged #SaveOurForests, 38 Degrees, defra, disposal, forest, Forestry Commission, Greenpeace, National Trust, NGO, RSPB, the Ramblers, Wildlife Trusts, Woodland Trust, WWF
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