News Updates

Browse the latest news and press articles from the Save Our Woods campaign. Heard something? Want to tell us about it? Get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.

“On hold” planned forest sales and what that means by hectare

16.02.2011

The government’s announcement to put “on hold” planned sales of 15% of the public forest estate has no bearing on the proposed sale of the rest of our forest land.

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“The woods were my playground” – Chopwell Wood Protest

13.02.2011
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Hundreds gather in Chopwell Woods in the North East to Save Our Forests.

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Save Our Forests Protest At Alice Holt Forest In Surrey

13.02.2011
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Nick reports on an great day of protest, chat, trees and cake at Alice Holt Forest in Surrey.

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Government pause in forest sell-off – what next for campaigners?

11.02.2011

What next for the campaign in light of today’s announcement from DEFRA?

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Government U-turn on forest sale?

11.02.2011

Does today’s announcement of putting sale on hold signal a U-turn from the Government about the forest sale?

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WWF weighs in as Government thinking is called into question, again

07.02.2011

As the WWF announce their position, major cracks appear in the validity of the Government’s forest sell-off consultation.

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YOU are having a huge effect!

04.02.2011

Hen shares what New Forest East conservative MP Dr Julian Lewis said in the debate in the commons on Wednesday 2nd Feb 2011. To illustrate just how much of an effect the campaign is having on the MP’s!

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What to do now

04.02.2011

So, the debate and vote happened. What now for the Save Our Woods campaign.

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How did your MP vote?

03.02.2011

A list of how MPs voted in the House of Commons debate on February 2nd.

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Conflict of Interest – Myth Busted?

03.02.2011

From the Save Our Woods Forum – the Regulatory Body Argument

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What do the debate and vote mean?

03.02.2011

A brief analysis of today’s debate and vote in the House of Commons

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Save Our Woods takes the campaign to London

01.02.2011

Exciting news for the campaign to Save Our Woods.

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Access – Don’t just take our word for it

01.02.2011

Access is a huge issue. Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s a roundup of some of the concerns being aired.

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Our Position Statement

31.01.2011

It is time we nailed our flag to the mast. Our position statement will help you understand were we stand on a public forest sale.

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Toby Buckland responds to forest sell-off plans

31.01.2011

Gardener’s World presenter, Toby Buckland, voices his concerns over the forest sell-off plans.

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Grizedale Rally to Save Lakeland’s Forests

30.01.2011

wildelycreative reports back from an inspiring and rousing day at Save lakeland’s Forests Grizedale Rally.

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Labour call for a vote on public forests

29.01.2011

The Labour Party have announced they are calling on the government for a vote on public forest ownership.

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DEFRA releases Forests For Sale map

28.01.2011

Is your local forest up for sale? Check the DEFRA map.

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Public Consultation – The Future of the Public Forest Estate in England

27.01.2011

Public Consultation – The Future of the Public Forest Estate in England

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Peak & Northern Footpath Society: Faults Database

24.01.2011

There are almost 5000 unresolved access problems in the NW of England. Many of these occur when footpaths cross privately owned land.

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