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The Latest Breaking News from the Forestry Commission

‘Mediterranean-style fire weather’ threatens England’s forests amid extreme heat warning

Mr Gazzard said ‘the big resource draw’ on the Forestry Commission was around making sure ‘small fires did not become big fires’

The Independent UK

UK heatwave: Expert warns of ‘extreme wildfire scenario’ with temperatures set to reach 39C

Rob Gazzard, who advises the Forestry Commission on wildfires, said ‘extreme scenarios are going to be very challenging’ to deal with for the organisation

The Independent UK

Ancient oak felled by Toby Carvery in Enfield was alive when it was cut down, investigation finds

The ancient tree was standing during the time of the Gunpowder Plot 400 years ago

Evening Standard

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Council secure tree protections on entire Toby Carvery site after outrage at historic oak felling

Mitchell & Butlers Retail (MBR), which runs Toby Carvery, has apologised for the upset caused

Evening Standard

Government ‘failing to support natural regeneration of trees in England’

Campaigners say targets for woodland creation are unlikely to be met because 95% of grants are for planting

The Guardian - UK

Forestry Commission investigates felling of ancient Enfield oak

Minister says incident ‘opened up a nerve in the country’ as new questions raised over ownership of land it stood on

The Guardian - UK

‘A tree zoo’: endangered conifers a living legacy of Kent pinetum’s centenary

Bedgebury national pinetum has become a vital ark for rare evergreen trees, which are often unfairly maligned

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I’m dreaming of a green Christmas: how to reduce your festive tree’s carbon footprint

Is plastic better for the planet than a real one? Are there carbon neutral options? And should you have a tree at all? Here’s how to remain guilt-free this yule

The Guardian - UK

New guide to encourage ‘farming with trees’ details 33 best species to plant

Guide aims to help farmers considering agroforestry, which officials say can deliver benefits to environment and farm businesses.

The Independent UK

‘Horrified’: Devon village in shock at felling of 100 ancient beech trees

Outrage in Colaton Raleigh after trees felled by government agency without consulting community

The Guardian - UK

The forester on a quest to end superstition about Ghana's threatened owls

By keeping rodents under control, owls help maintain the natural balance of Ghana's forests. But superstitious beliefs have led to attacks on the birds. Kwabena Poku Bosompim, regional director of the Forestry Commission in the Ahafo region of Ghana, is on a mission to save the country's owls.

Radio France Internationale

Invasive moth species spreading across south-east England, say experts

Government curbs transfer of trees to and from affected areas to limit spread of rash-causing oak processionary moths

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A boggy, untouched paradise for wildlife

May Moss, North Yorkshire: Fifty years ago, the Forestry Commission was persuaded not to plant this area. The results speak for themselves

The Guardian - UK

Parents 'angry' and children 'really upset' over cemetery plans

"I don't think our kids would forgive us if we don't fight for it."

Liverpool Echo

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The Guardian - UK

Forest regeneration scheme has created area smaller than Regent’s Park

Just 192 hectares of ‘natural colonisation’ have been established in England under woodland creation offer

Daily Mirror

Health warning over toxic hairy caterpillars that can cause rashes and asthma attacks

The caterpillars – from the larvae of oak processionary moths, which arrived here 17 years ago in a shipment of trees from Holland – have up to 60,000 toxic hairs

Daily Record

Creetown stalwart Eric Houston tells his story in Galloway People

Eric worked for the Forestry Commission for decades and is well known for his dedication to Creetown FC

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