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UK heatwave: Expert warns of ‘extreme wildfire scenario’ with temperatures set to reach 39C

Rob Gazzard, who advises the Forestry Commission on wildfires, said ‘extreme scenarios are going to be very challenging’ to deal with for the organisation

The Independent UK

Ancient oak tree was healthy when it was cut down by Toby Carvery restaurant, report finds

A report by Forestry Commission found no signs of serious disease in the oak

Evening Standard

Ancient oak tree felled by Toby Carvery owner was still alive, investigation finds

Felling prompted widespread public anger with restaurant chain now facing eviction from site

The Independent UK

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Forestry Commission investigates felling of ancient Enfield oak

Minister says incident ‘opened up a nerve in the country’ as new questions raised over ownership of land it stood on

The Guardian - UK

New guide to encourage ‘farming with trees’ details 33 best species to plant

Guide aims to help farmers considering agroforestry, which officials say can deliver benefits to environment and farm businesses.

The Independent UK

Fewer than 1% of ‘illegal’ tree felling cases in England result in convictions

Forestry Commission response to freedom of information request reveals only 15 convictions in a decade under its regime

The Guardian - UK

Man who jumped security fences to enter lions enclosure at zoo attacked and killed

The Forestry Commission in Accra, in south Ghana, has confirmed the man was attacked by a lion and died as a result of his injuries after breaching the lion enclosure

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Firefighters tackling huge Northumberland blaze for third day as helicopter called out

The terrifying blaze swept through several hectares of Redesdale Forest where fire crews still remain at the scene

Chronicle Live

Oral contraceptive plan for squirrels to curb rise of greys

Birth control scheme to reduce the number of 'pests' is backed by the Government

Wales Online

Birth control plan to cut grey squirrel numbers ‘shows promising signs’

Laboratory trials have been looking into an oral contraceptive

Evening Standard

Sacred sites battle on Biamanga mountain captured in rare book by Yuin tribal elder, photographer

The tribal elder, the sacred mountain, and the photos that helped secure one of the first Aboriginal land rights victories in NSW.

ABC News

How to spot bark beetles and deadly fungus: the UK’s new tree-saving lab needs your help

Hi-tech laboratory launched to save trees from threats including oak processionary moth, emerald ash borer and citrus longhorn beetle

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham industrial park forced to plant 365 trees in 'community victory' over illegal felling

'We can't change what's been done, all we can do is try to rebuild for the future generations'

Nottingham Post

Great Northumberland Forest plans criticised for focus on economics rather than climate change

One councillor said "we shouldn't be driven by money" due to the climate crisis

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Plans for Northumberland to become premier cycling tourism destination shift up a gear

Local businesses across Northumberland met with Northumberland National Park and the Forestry Commission to discuss capitalising on the huge increase in interest of cycling tourism

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