New woodland statistics cast further doubt on the Government’s ability to halt nature’s decline by 2030, warns the Woodland Trust -

Woodland Trust responds to statistics published on Thursday 16/6 by the Forestry Commission.

Andy Egan, head of conservation policy for the Woodland Trust, said: “Despite plenty of warm words the latest figures show that the Government is failing to halt the long term decline of our precious native woods and the wildlife they provide a home to. Urgent action is needed now if we are to stem the loss of species and begin nature’s recovery. Government needs to up its game in the face of the twin climate and nature crises and start to both regulate effectively and invest properly to protect and restore our native woods and trees and the wonderful benefits they provide to people and wildlife. There is no greater duty than for Government to ensure the well-being of current and future generations.”