Trees
Commons · Question 27992 · Tabled 3 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to promote tree coverage in (a) the borough of Havering and (b) England.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 11 Feb 2025
The Government is working towards the statutory target to reach 16.5% tree canopy and woodland cover in England by 2050. Defra is funding a significant package of grants and supporting activity across England to increase tree coverage. This includes fundi...