More than 400 ancient woods are under threat across the UK, say campaigners

[maureenho]

26 February 2014 Last updated at 01:14

Ancient woodland losses 'not accounted for', say campaigners

Matt McGrath By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News


More than 400 ancient woods are under threat across the UK, say campaigners

The scale of ancient woodland being lost to development in Britain is being made worse because of a lack of accurate data.

The Woodland Trust says that systems are so poor, the government cannot say how much ancient forest has disappeared in the last 10 years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26340039

[annie]

Interesting report, love the bluebells