Developers would need to ensure new buildings improve local biodiversity, or invest in nature-projects to offset impacts elsewhere
Four plantations to be dominated by fast-growing Paulownia tree, which is estimated to store up to 10 times more CO2 than mixed woodland
Labour and green groups describe measures as 'damp squib', arguing it does not go far enough to protect and restore habitat-rich carbon stores
Farmers and environmental groups hit out at terms of free trade deal they warn risks undermining UK environmental standards
Winning idea was chosen for its potential to help contribute to the net zero emissions and nature targets
Landmark government-funded research attempts to quantify mental health treatment savings generated by trees and woodlands
UK firms face due diligence requirements to ensure their products are not linked to illegal deforestation abroad
Environmental groups warn measures farming incentive plans unveiled today fall far short of delivering the ‘nature-positive’ agriculture sector promised by government
Pharmaceuticals company announces new partners in support of plans to plant one million trees around the UK
A group of landowners managing a third of UK land have committed to using their land effectively to accelerate the country’s climate goals