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Public support for forests vital as climate change bites, forestry chief warns

The Earth needs its forests more than ever as climate change bites, but foresters must heed the needs of society if we are to realise their benefits, Britain’s top forester has warned.



Forest Research scientists to contribute to key conference on tree diseases

Forest Research scientists and the head of the Forestry Commission’s Plant Health Service will address an important conference in April 2010 to raise awareness and understanding of tree diseases and pests, and their implications and management.



Brit Award winners JLS forest concert for the summer

Brit Award winners, JLS, the most successful new group of 2009, will be playing a special forest concert this summer, at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.



New survey shows England's green energy hot spots

More people are turning to biomass as fuel according to a new green energy survey from Forestry Commission England.



Katie Melua forest concert announced

Katie Melua has announced an East Anglian date for the summer as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.



Blondie forest concert announced

Blondie have announced a West Country date for the summer with an appearance at Westonbirt Arboretum as part of Forestry Commission Live Music where bands perform in beautiful woodland locations around the country.



The Saturdays announce forest concert date

The Saturdays have announced a forest gig this summer in East Anglia as part of 'Forestry Commission Live Music' - a series of concerts by an eclectic mix of acts in spectacular woodland locations around the country.


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