Mary Creagh – 2012 Comments on Woodlands

The comments made by Mary Creagh, the then Shadow Environment Secretary, on 11 January 2012.

This new report [Our Forests report into woodlands and the environment] is a welcome addition to the debate about the future of our forests. Our woodlands are a precious reflection of our national heritage, and will play a pivotal role in the green economy and our low carbon future.

The forest sell-off debacle demonstrated just how out of touch the Tory-led Government is with anyone who cares about the environment. Labour has already called on Ministers to listen to public concern and drop their remaining plans to sell 15% of England’s forests.