We are concerned about the current rate of tree planting. In 2022–23, tree planting rates across the UK were at similar levels to the previous four years and remained below half the rate required to meet the overall target of 30,000 hectares per year by March 2025. At this rate it is extremely unlikely that current tree planting targets for England or the UK will be met. (Paragraph 50) 76 Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and ne...

We are concerned about the current rate of tree planting. In 2022–23, tree planting rates across the UK were at similar levels to the previous four years and remained below half the rate required to meet the overall target of 30,000 hectares per year by March 2025. At this rate it is extremely unlikely that current tree planting targets for England or the UK will be met. (Paragraph 50) 76 Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Response status: accepted Government response: Tree planting is a devolved policy area. For England, the 22/23 statistics show an almost 1,000 hectare increase in woodland creation and planting of trees outside of woodlands compared to the previous year, with over 3,600 hectares of tree planting. This represents the highest level of tree plantin