Tree Planting
Commons · Question 45505 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 25 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with relevant authorities to improve tree coverage in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 25 Apr 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...