Woodland6 days agoWhat next for Oaken Wood quarry proposals?Plans to turn 100 acres of ancient woodland in Kent into a quarry are proving controversial.6 days ago1 Aug 2026Quarry plan threatens ancient woodland, charities warnSites are set out for sand, gravel and stone extraction, with people invited to give their views.1 Aug 202620 Jul 2026Campaigners to fight on after council backs quarry planKent County Councillors voted for plans at Oaken Wood to be put forward for government approval.20 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Mulching system keeps new woodland alive in droughtThe project has seen 40,000 trees planted, but the dry weather has been a threat to their survival.19 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Volunteers wade through river to battle weedsTwo volunteers at Holywell Dene pull out Himalayan balsam plants on the riverbank.14 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Funding boost to expand men's mental health groupA men's mental health group who meet near Stratford-upon-Avon have been given £40,000 in funding.8 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Views sought on plans for new 300-acre woodlandForestry England says Fishleigh Wood will span 334 acres of land it has bought near Hatherleigh.7 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Council accused of 'ecocide' over quarry planCampaigners are "horrified" by the plans but the council says "no decision has been made".1 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Hoads Wood clear-up will leave 'sterile wasteland'Thousands of tonnes of rubbish was illegally dumped in what was previously a "thriving woodland". 30 Jun 2026...
