# Forestry Commission

Type: government

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/forestry-commission
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## Timeline

- **2026**: Critical Warning — Charities warn that the 'biological legacy' in PAWS soils is nearing a point of no return.
- **1980s**: Ecological Recognition — First major surveys identify the unique value of PAWS and the threat of conifer shading.
- **1940**: Mass Conversion — Widespread felling of ancient broadleaf woods for conifer plantations to build timber reserves.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Urgent Restoration Needed for UK's 'Forgotten' Ancient Woodlands
2026-03-09 01:51:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Conservation charities are sounding the alarm over the rapid disappearance of ancient woodland remnants currently buried beneath commercial conifer plantations. Experts warn that the biological legacy of these 'forgotten forests' will be permanently lost without immediate intervention to thin non-native timber crops.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-ancient-woodland-restoration-paws-warning

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