The National Forest Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:16:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png The National Forest Archives - Positive News 32 32 ‘We’ve had untold support’: how farmers are getting creative with tree-planting https://www.positive.news/environment/how-farmers-are-getting-creative-with-tree-planting/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:17:17 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=461293 Tree-planting can be boosted by teaming up with farmers, but what’s the smartest way to do this?

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We know nature is good for wellbeing – this study digs deeper https://www.positive.news/environment/nature-woodland-affect-wellbeing-study/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:41:55 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=445600 A new project is investigating how different types of woodland affect wellbeing, and how planting can be tailored as a result

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Why people are starting to think differently about urban trees https://www.positive.news/society/why-people-are-starting-to-think-differently-about-urban-trees/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:00:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=440717 Dramatic stories of urban tree-felling often make the headlines, but creative approaches to planting are helping to boost city canopies

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What is Timber Festival, and why should you go this summer? https://www.positive.news/society/what-is-timber-festival-and-why-should-you-go-this-summer/ Tue, 02 May 2023 13:27:58 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=429233 Hosted in a regenerated woodland, Timber Festival is a celebration of music, nature and ideas. Here’s what else to expect

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What is the UN’s 30×30 biodiversity target, and how will the UK play its part? https://www.positive.news/society/what-is-the-uns-30x30-biodiversity-target-and-how-will-the-uk-play-its-part/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:48:03 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425088 The landmark international agreement is great news for nature. But can the UK live up to its end of the bargain?

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The UK needs to plant 120 million trees per year by 2025. Can it be done? https://www.positive.news/environment/can-the-uk-plant-120-million-trees-a-year/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:02:04 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=413623 To achieve the ambitious goal, many more saplings need to take root. How will we do it? The National Forest may have a blueprint

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