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England to plant half a million trees in three years
Original: Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
The UK government says half a million trees will be planted in England over the next three years. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle is set to announce the pledge, presenting it as part of efforts to protect communities against extreme weather such as flooding. The commitment adds to ongoing debate about whether England is planting enough trees to meet its climate and nature targets.
Why now: The government has just announced a new tree-planting pledge framed as a response to extreme weather.
Angela EagleUK governmentEngland
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- Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government · The Guardian
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather
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