No-one knows exactly what the effects of climate change will be. But there is an increasing consensus that it is potentially the biggest single threat to life on earth.
The predicted climate changes for the Midlands, where the Forest is planted, are amongst the highest in England, with rising average daily temperatures, a decrease in summer rainfall and an increase in winter rainfall.
Against these changes we may enjoy some benefits, such as new bird and animal species and being able to grow a wider range of plants, including more exotic trees, as well as enhanced opportunities for outdoor leisure.
Can the creation of a mixed, wooded landscape help to reduce the negative effects of climate change and assist us in coping with it?