Development next to England's ancient woodlands: conservationists fear the consequences of housing reforms
Campaigners warn that the government's plan to build 1.5 million homes by the end of 2029 and the new 'grey belt' policy are increasing pressure on England's ancient woodlands, despite existing protective rules. The BBC cites dozens of examples of projects at the boundaries of such woodlands — from Derby to Doncaster. Campaigners warn that the government's plan to build 1.5 million homes by the end of 2029 and the new 'grey belt' policy are increasing pressure on England's ancient woods, despite existing protective rules. The BBC cites dozens of examples of projects at the edges of such woods — from Derby to Doncaster.
Aziz Karimov