Policy Exchange - NEWP 1 year on

Just been watching the embedded video of the Policy Exchange event held in London last night, looking at what has been going in on England following the publication of the Natural Environment White Paper and Rio 20+.  Caroline Spelman in attendance as key speaker, along with Chair of Natural Capital Committee.

Much generic polemic, but a good way of catching up none the less, with some interesting questions posed by the audience.

Announced Natural Connection project awarded to Plymouth University - outdoor learning including within woodland settings. Well done Sue!

And GDP plus emphasised which can't be bad, with some pragmatic economic approaches. Heyho ... recycling linked to core of sustainable growth .... yawn ....

Cultural values and others not so utilitarian largely ignored in this forum.  BUT mention the Independent Panel Report on woodlands in England to emphasise the significance of cultural services.

Sure that's Pam Warhurst sat in the front row of the audience??