Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 69028

Tree Planting: West Midlands

Tabled: 18 July 2025

Answered: 28 July 2025

Question

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

Mary Creagh

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 ...

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