Time running out to rescue ‘forgotten forests’ under plantations, charity warns

Conservationists are warning ‘we are running out of time’ to rescue ancient woodlands under plantation (Woodland Trust/PA) -

England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned.

The Woodland Trust warns the Government is falling far short of targets to restore planted ancient woodlands by 2030, with almost no woods on private land being restored in the last few years.