Protecting trees in Devon

At County Council level, more protection for trees is being promised:
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Cabinet - 8th January 2014 - Wed, 08th Jan 2014 - 10:30 am - Devon County Council Webcasting

Devon tree champion plans for more woods

By Exeter Express and Echo  |  Posted: January 13, 2014

Devon County Council has backed calls from a newly-tree champion to roll out a new planting programme on its land.

Independent county councillor Claire Wright, who is also the Woodland Trust’s county champion, said the UK was “lagging a long way behind Europe” on protecting trees and planting new ones.

Council leader John Hart has this week supported the motion and asked his cabinet colleague for the environment, Roger Croad, to implement new measures.

Councillor Wright said there was “less than 10% tree cover in England compared to 44% in Europe”.

She added: “Thanks to looser planning rules and the desire for economic growth at all costs, our woods have never been more under threat. It is excellent news that the cabinet is supporting the motion I submitted in December. I now need to liaise with the Woodland Trust on how we can work together.”

Devon tree champion plans for more woods | Exeter Express and Echo
Futures Forum: Woodland Trust tree champion for Devon

And at District County level too:
Futures Forum: Protecting trees in East Devon
Futures Forum: Protecting trees in East Devon: District Council to debate
Futures Forum: District Council moves to set up forum to protect trees in East Devon... next year
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