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The National Forest: 25 years on
It overcame the doubters to make its mark on the landscape, creating new jobs and reconnecting communities with woodlands in the process. John Everitt explains how The National Forest has become an exemplar for sustainable development
The National Forest is celebrating its first quarter century this year as a shining example of environmentally-led regeneration. This is quite a milestone for a place that 25 years ago simply did not exist. In this short space of time a new landscape, identity and economy has emerged across 200 square miles in the heart of England, covering parts of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
Solar Impulse completes historic round-the-world trip
The Solar Impulse has become the first aircraft to circle the globe powered by the sun, after landing in Abu Dhabi on the last leg of its journey.
Bertrand Piccard piloted the plane for a final time, steering it safely from the Egyptian capital Cairo to the UAE.
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