Campaigners say targets for woodland creation are unlikely to be met because 95% of grants are for plantingThe government is failing to support the natural regeneration of trees in England owing to an overwhelming focus on planting, campaigners have said.Recent figures show only 5% of Forestry Commission grants for woodland creation have been spent on the natural regeneration of trees, while the remaining 95% is spent on tree planting. Continue reading...
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