Famous Names call for Forests not to be Sold

The video discusses concerns about future access to state-owned woodlands in England, highlighting the benefits these forests provide beyond timber, such as community activities and jobs. The Forestry Commission owns significant woodland areas, and there's a debate over public versus private ownership. Conservation opportunities are emphasized as more important than ownership. Public opposition to government plans to sell woodlands is growing, despite assurances of maintained public access and protection of wildlife. The government aims to raise funds through sales, but public skepticism remains.

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