I always assumed the Forestry Commission was in place to protect our woodland. However it seems as soon as a developer flashes a large sum of money in front of their eyes, their role becomes effectively joint developer.
They are planning to sell (or may have done so already) some ancient wood land in Bourne, Lincolnshire for a bypass in order that local developer, Larkfleet homes, can in-fill with thousands of homes covering meadow land. The Friends of Bourne Wood are leading a campaign against this. There is already a 10 Downing St e-petition:
Petition to: prevent the release of Ancient Woodland for sale by the Forestry Commission thus allowing developers Larkfleet Homes to build an unwanted western route relief road, severing the special relationship Bourne has with its woodland.