National Forest then and now Move the slider to see how an opencast mine has become woodland. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The scenery at Feanedock wood in the National Forest. “There is real awareness of the benefits of trees and woods, and enthusiasm from landowners and the public to see much more planting. Government agencies could really help by streamlining approval processes, offering more advice and simplifying grant aid.”Back in the National Forest, Everitt says they are doing their bit to promote tree planting. Tree planting has also helped flood management, cleaned up rivers and streams by preventing “run-off” from farms; not to mentioned the wider climate benefits of trees capturing carbon from the atmosphere.

Source: The Guardian December 08, 2017 07:52 UTC