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Tree Felling

Commons · Question 4872 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 4 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is she taking to with the devolved Administrations to record the level of tree felling across the UK.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 4 Jun 2026

The Government recognises the importance of working collaboratively across the UK to support tree planting and ensure the long-term survival of our woodlands to safeguard their benefits for future generations. In 2024 we established the Tree Planting Task...