Nature

Words like ‘probably’ and ‘sometime’ coming from someone who is meant to be leading on our environment ambition really isn’t good enough.

The government has launched a public consultation on a strategy for trees and woodland in the UK. Find out how you can influence the strategy.

The government has launched a consultation on a new tree strategy, setting out policies to expand tree cover in England.

Provisional woodland statistics for 2020 have revealed little to no progress has been made on improving vital tree cover across the UK.

If we’re going to tackle climate breakdown, we need more trees. 72% of UK land is currently used by farmers for food production, but combining trees with farming could suck carbon out of the atmosphere, and make farming more profitable, productive and sustainable.

Friends of the Earth is concerned that the policy being launched at this time means that it will not get the scrutiny and attention it needs.

Westminster’s strategy for creating more woodland has a huge imbalance. It’s failing to do nearly enough in England, while leaving Scotland to do the heavy lifting.

Create a haven for bees and pollinators and give nature a helping hand. From growing the right plants to avoiding pesticides, try these easy tips.

"The National Trust’s plans for tree planting are hugely exciting "

2019 was the year that trees became political. In response to increased concern around climate breakdown, and amidst the backdrop of a General Election, all of the main UK political parties pledged to increase tree cover. But what's the connection between trees and climate? Scientist Mat Disney explains.