Written questions

Tree Planting: West Midlands

Commons · Question 69028 · Tabled 18 Jul 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 28 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding from tree planting schemes has been granted to the West Midlands in each of the last five years.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 28 Jul 2025

The Government is working towards the statutory target to reach 16.5% tree canopy and woodland cover in England by 2050. Defra and the Forestry Commission are funding a significant package of grants and supporting activity across England to increase tree ...