Massive new forest to be planted from the Cotswolds to the Mendips
- Twenty million trees will be planted, creating 2,500 hectares of new woodland in western England as part of a government initiative to achieve 16.5% woodland cover by 2050.
- The UK government announced a plan to plant 20 million trees across 2,500 hectares as part of a new initiative, aimed at increasing woodland cover in England by 2050.
- The Western Forest will include areas in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and urban centers like Bristol and Swindon, benefitting over 2.5 million residents.
- The project is backed by £7.5 million in government funding and involves partnerships with over 40 organizations to enhance both urban and rural woodlands.
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UK to plant 20,000,000 trees to create first new national forest in 30 years
It’s hoped more than 20,000,000 new trees will be planted by 2050 (Picture: SWNS) Over 20,000,000 new trees will be planted by 2050 for the UK’s first new national forest in 30 years. Stretching from the Cotswolds towards northeast Somerset, the new national forest is expected to plant at least 2,500 hectares of new woodland and other tree habitats. The forest is part of the Government’s Plan for Change and will help support net zero commitments…
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