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Dear Supporter
We have been lobbying for a cut in greenhouse gas emissions
to help tackle climate change, the greatest threat to
ancient woodland and its wildlife.
I greet with dismay therefore, the Government?s recent
announcement that the UK will probably fail to meet its own target
for reducing emissions by 20 per cent by 2010.
If like me, you think that more must be done to reduce the
threat to our precious planet, please read the first story
below, in which we outline what
action must be taken.
Worryingly, our changing climate already appears to be
having a significant impact on the timing of
Nature?s Calendar and the frequency and cover of
woodland plants. I have also just been reading results from the most
comprehensive
woodland bird survey for 20 years, revealing substantial
changes in bird populations, some of which may be linked.
On a more positive note, I am pleased to tell you that Siān
Lloyd, weather forecaster and TV personality, just launched
our first
tree-planting event at Wentwood Forest, which we saved
thanks to your help. Restoration work on Wales? largest
ancient woodland is due to start soon.
Sue Holden
Chief executive, the Woodland Trust
PS I am delighted to announce that our membership has just reached 150,000!
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Government fails on climate
change
The Government?s climate
change strategy branded a shambles after it
emerged the UK would probably fail to meet targets to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
Read our views |
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The loneliness of long
distance migrants
The most comprehensive survey of
woodland birds for over 20 years was unveiled on
Monday 20 March, by Biodiversity Minister Jim
Knight.
Read the results |
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Weather forecaster at Wentwood
Siān Lloyd helped schoolchildren
herald the winds of change at Wentwood, during
its first ever
tree-planting event. |
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Hundreds rally to save ancient
woodland
Four-month fundraising marathon to safeguard Guestling Wood
is a stunning success.
Appeal update |
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Forest of Flowers competition
Find out more about
our competition to find
Hull?s greenest sites, supported by Dame Judy Dench, a graduate of Hull University
and Trust supporter.
Competition entry details |
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Take part in the Trossachs
Bird of Prey Trail
This raptor route
takes you to the best spots in central Scotland
to see wild birds of prey. Visit our
Glen Finglas website |
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Dedicate a Tree ? Say it with trees
More and more people
are choosing to ?say it with trees? by
dedicating a tree to celebrate a loved one or
mark a special occasion.
Dedicate
a tree the special gift
that keeps on growing. |
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Calling for a Trustee with
communications skills
Could you help us with our communications, marketing and
fundraising work? If you have experience in any
of these areas, you could
apply
to join our board
of trustees. Closing date 28 April. |
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E-nature notes
Do you remember the
?Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady??
E-nature notes aims to bring this idea bang
up-to-date. Join celebrities like Chris
Beardshaw and
create your own online nature notes. |
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FREE - Ecover Healthy Homes
booklet
Packed with greener
living ideas,
Healthy Homes, is produced by Ecover,
the pioneers in ecological household cleaning
products. We have 100 copies to give away to the
best suggestions for saving energy in the home - reply to this email
with your name/address and top tip (details
given will only be used for the purposes of
sending this booklet) |
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Auction - a night to remember
at the Royal
Place your bid now for
one night of luxury at the
Royal Park - one of
London?s best hotels.
Jannina Henderson,
currently touring the coast of Britain to raise
money for the Woodland Trust, has donated this
prize for two worth over £250. Please reply to
this email with your bid by 20 April (£100 min.) |
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