The guidance was praised by the Forestry Minister:
“We must acknowledge that climate change is happening, and that we are already seeing its effects. We cannot view climate change as just another pressure threatening our landscapes – we need to act now to ensure we can adapt to climate change as much as possible.”
“I applaud the Forestry Commission and the East of England Sustainable Development Round Table for working together to produce this important and timely publication. I encourage everyone involved in landscape conservation around the country, from local councils to forest managers and private landowners to look at it very closely. Its advice and guidance will be beneficial to everyone.
“I hope this work will inspire responsible organisations and individuals nation-wide to act now to produce and implement similar region-specific plans, as we all learn to live with the effects of climate change.”
