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Man Alive: Down in the Forest Something Stirred...

on BBC Two England

Reporters: James Astor, Jeremy James, Jeanne La Chard, John Pitman, Denis Tuohy, Desmond Wilcox, Harold Williamson

This week: Down in the Forest something stirred...
To the British, woodlands often seem to have the same romantic appeal as the sea. In our forests we see images of Robin Hood rather than observe trees as furniture, building materials, newsprint - or fuel.

Down in Britain's forests a passionate row is going on between those who want to keep woodlands for amenity and those who want to exploit them.
Effectively the Forestry Commission is responsible for most of Britain's woods. Since it was created in 1919 it has spent £700 million - money that critics say has gone for the chop. Now their policies are being challenged.

Contributors

Producer:
Richard Thomas
Editor:
Desmond Wilcox
Editor:
Bill Morton

BBC Two England

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