The one of escarole, sunchokes, anchovies, and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms does not lack heft.

NEWYORKER: The Cannibal

Campaigner Hen Anderson, co-founder of Save our Woods, said the only group that had been adamant that the nation's forest estate should remain publicly owned was the public itself.

BBC: Public forests must not be sold, say advisers

Hen Anderson, co-founder of campaign group Save Our Woods also welcomed the government's response, recognising that it was a vindication of the 500, 000 who signed an online petition against the proposal to sell the estate.

BBC: 'No sell-off' for public forests