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Eden’s Tim Smit asks government to reconsider forest sell-off

Tim Smit has added his name to an open letter to the government asking it to reconsider the recent proposal to sell England’s public forest estate to commercial interests on the open market.

As CEO of a place that believes in exploring our relationship with the natural world and outdoor wild play (below), Tim has joined ranks with the likes of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, actress Dame Judi Dench, model Lily Cole and adventurer Ranulph Fiennes OBE to put the message across.

The letter asks the government to “suspend any significant sales until the public has been fully consulted” and to “engage in real dialogue with communities throughout the country to create a sustainable future for our public woods and forests”.

Read a full copy of the letter and find out how to voice your own opinion at Save England’s Forests.

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