A northern forest
by Angus, 18 January, 2019, 0 comments
There is a plan to create a massive northern forest in the UK. There is a logic behind this in that the UK has only some 13% woodland / forest cover. This is low as compared to the european average. More trees will result in more carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere, helping with global warming, and also helping the Government meet its 2050 carbon emissions targets. The trees will also hopefully enhance the environment, providing habitats and niches for many plants and animals; including us, offering places to walk and unwind.
The plan is to dramatically increase the woodlands and tree cover along the M62 corridor Read more...
