Forest protesters celebrate at news of expected sell-off u-turn

The coalition Government is expected to announce on Friday an astonishing u-turn on its plans to sell off England’s public forests.

Society joins fight to save Robin Hood's forest

Britain’s oldest national conservation body is fighting to save one of England’s most celebrated forests from being sold off.

Forest sale on hold, but campaign not out of the woods

The coalition Government has announced it is putting on hold the sale of some of England’s publicly owned forest, in a sign being widely seen as nervousness over the outcry at a much larger planned disposal of woodland.

Rescue helicopter plans collapse as 'irregularities' probed

Controversial plans to privatise Britain’s search and rescue helicopters have collapsed and police are investigating irregularities in the bid.

Axe falls on outdoor activities as national park budget cut

Bus services, guided walks and recreation activities for youngsters will be cut under plans revealed by a national park authority.

Second Lakeland rally in protest against forest sell-off

Campaigners against the sell-off of the Lake District’s public forests are planning a second rally after a crowd of 1,500 came to their first event.

'Regret' at further Holyrood delays on Hill Tracks campaign

Holyrood politicians have expressed their disappointment at the news a campaign to curtail the proliferation of tracks on Scotland’s hills and mountains will not now be discussed before the May elections.

Fighting talk as forest campaigners vow to keep 'our land'

More than a thousand people gathered in the Lake District on Sunday to show their opposition to coalition Government plans to sell off England’s forests and woodland.

Forest access more important than public ownership, say Ramblers

Campaigners against the sale of England’s public forests and woodland should look beyond ownership of the land and concentrate on maintaining access.