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Threats to woodland, wildlife and the wider environment are growing. Our trees and woods face a challenging combination of pressures, including: climate change; inappropriate development; pollution; a growing population in a predominantly urban environment; attack from deadly tree diseases and pests.
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We need to at least quadruple the current rate of woodland creation and increase the proportion of UK-grown native species to help tackle the effects of climate change and give nature a fighting chance of recovery.
Enable native woods and trees to become a source of widespread nature recovery and improve people’s lives.
Inventories of ancient woods and trees need to be frequently undertaken as well as regular assessment of important wildlife sites. Data gaps need filling and there needs to be systematic woodland and tree monitoring.
Time, money, people and innovation are needed to take on the challenge and create opportunities for woods and trees.
While woodland cover is slowly increasing, the wildlife within it is decreasing, says the Woodland Trust. If threats to woodland aren't tackled, the UK's ability to tackle...
Apr 13, 2021 · While woodland cover is slowly increasing, the wildlife within it is decreasing, says the Woodland Trust. If threats to woodland aren't tackled, the UK's ability to tackle...
Apr 14, 2021 · Britain’s native woodlands are approaching “crisis point” and are under siege from a variety of threats, from climate change and nitrogen pollution to habitat damage, imported diseases, invasive...
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1,225 of the UK's ancient woods are currently under threat from development, overgrazing, air pollution and the spread of invasive species such as rhododendron. Around half of the UK's remaining ancient woodlands are affected by felling and replanting with non-native conifers.
Apr 14, 2021 · A review looking into the current state of woodland in the UK has found that only 7% of trees native to the UK are in a good condition and the numbers of wildlife living in them are declining.
