Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land
The Guardian Environment • 5/4/2026
Summary
The UK government plans to build tree nurseries at prisons and convert military ranges into heathland or peat bogs to enhance nature-friendly initiatives on state land. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds stated that these proposals demonstrate the government's ambition to restore natural habitats amid pressure from the Green party ahead of upcoming elections.
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Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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