Woodland Trust calls for government-backed carbon scheme to grow more trees

Jessica Shankleman
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Independent panel on forestry reopens debate on future of England's trees, but renewables industry says RHI will be key to success

The Woodland Trust is urging the government to create a carbon scheme for businesses and individuals to invest in planting more trees, after an independent panel yesterday reopened the debate on the future...

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