Charities raise concerns over ‘rush to replant’ Dorset heathlands

A coalition of wildlife and environmental conservation charities have expressed concern at Forestry England’s decision to replant pine trees on heathland in Wareham Forest, Dorset.

by Dan Symonds
The charities expressed concern after the heathland was automatically planted with pine trees - credit: Pixabay
The charities expressed concern after the heathland was automatically planted with pine trees - credit: Pixabay

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