community forests

community forests
  a UK policy begun in 1990 to improve derelict areas on the edge of urban areas. Landowners are given help to plant woodland on land that has fallen into disuse which is then made accessible to the local community. Aims are to improve opportunities for recreation, education and wildlife.

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