We are sticking to our ambitious plan to plant more trees.
Since 2019, we have planted or supported the planting of 10.8m trees. Increasing tree cover is at the heart our pledge to leave the environment in a better condition than when we inherited it, which is why we are investing £650m in transforming England’s treescapes.
Tree planting rates have risen to 3,600 hectares and now are at record levels, but we know there is much more to do and will continue work with partners at pace to increase the nation’s tree cover.
We have a clear commitment through our 25 Year Environment Plan to grow woodland cover further. We’ve kickstarted a vast Northern Forest, allocated £10m to plant trees in urban areas.
We will deliver our tree planting and peatland commitments through our Nature for Climate funding, and continuing our work to unlock private investment.
We will cut red tape that holds back the planting of trees in the planning system. This will identify particularly suitable areas for tree planting where processes and permits will be streamlined.
