Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 45505

Tree Planting

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 25 April 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with relevant authorities to improve tree coverage in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.

Answer

Mary Creagh
The Government is working towards the statutory target to reach 16.5% tree canopy and woodland cover in England by 2050. Defra is funding a significant package of grants and supporting activity across England to increase tree coverage. This includes fundi...
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