Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
The UK government has pledged to plant half a million trees across England over the next three years to enhance resilience against extreme weather events. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle announced a £79 million funding package that will support local authorities and groups in restoring natural landscapes such as wetlands and meadows. This initiative aims to mitigate the impacts of droughts and floods while improving urban air quality and biodiversity.
- ▪Environment Secretary Angela Eagle announced a plan to plant 500,000 trees in England within three years.
- ▪The government is allocating £79 million, with £53 million designated for tree planting and £26 million for local nature recovery strategies.
- ▪Local mayors and authorities will receive new funding and responsibilities to restore natural landscapes for flood management and drought protection.
- ▪Conservation leaders welcomed the move as a shift from previous policies that prioritized development over nature.
- ▪Trees are noted to reduce urban temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius and intercept significant amounts of water to reduce flood risks.
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Newly planted tree saplings in protective tubes in a field in north London. Under the plans, local groups will be given new funding for restoring natural landscapes. Photograph: Jack Jango/AlamyView image in fullscreenNewly planted tree saplings in protective tubes in a field in north London. Under the plans, local groups will be given new funding for restoring natural landscapes. Photograph: Jack Jango/AlamyTrees and forestsHalf a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says governmentExclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weatherFiona Harvey Environment editorWed 30 Sep 2026 02.08 EDTLast modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 02.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHalf a million trees will be planted across…
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