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 ...