Tree Planting: Urban Areas
2026-07-01 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL1602 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the relationship between tree canopy cover in urban areas and measurable outcomes for public health.
Answer
The Government recognise the link between mental and physical wellbeing and access to nature. Natural England research shows that we could save the NHS more than £2 billion a year if everyone had good access to green space. Urban green spaces alone suppor...