Prince William faces a distressing setback at his Dartmoor estate as an act of environmental vandalism destroys newly planted willow trees. The trees, part of a restoration project aimed at combating peat erosion and supporting carbon capture, were deliberately damaged—suspected to be through the use of herbicide.
The incident has sparked outrage from conservation groups and prompted Natural England to launch an investigation. The Duchy of Cornwall expressed deep disappointment, while the South West Peatland Partnership vowed to replant the damaged areas promptly.
Willow trees play a vital role in stabilizing soil and protecting carbon-rich habitats, making their destruction a significant blow to the ecological restoration efforts in one of Britain’s most iconic national parks.
This unsettling news comes as Princess Kate visited London’s Anna Freud Centre to announce a collaboration between @earlychildhood, The Institute of Health Visiting, and Anna Freud, highlighting her continued commitment to early childhood mental health initiatives.
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