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England's Community Forests come of age

14 October 2015

The Community Forest movement – of which the Mersey Forest is a proud member – comes of age this year.

It's 21 years since the first seeds were sown of a new movement to increase tree cover in key areas across the country.

 

England's Community Forests are a now a major national asset. Over half of England's population lives within easy reach of a Community Forest. Our maturing woodlands are becoming magnets for recreation, boosting local economies and setting the scene for future growth and prosperity.

 

We've taken stock of our achievements and looked ahead at what needs to happen next to build on our success. We've created a short 'manifesto' that outlines the role we can play in the years ahead to address important challenges faced by our economy, our environment and our communities.

 

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Related documents:
21 Years of Growth: England's Community Forests come of age
14 October 2015
A short 'manifesto' that outlines the role Community Forests can play in the years ahead to address important challenges faced by our economy, our environment and our communities.
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