Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Summary
England's government plans to plant half a million trees over the next three years to help protect against extreme weather like floods and droughts. They will also give money and responsibilities to local groups to restore natural areas like wetlands and meadows to manage water naturally and make the environment stronger against climate change.Key Facts
- £79 million will be spent on this program, with £53 million for planting trees and £26 million for local nature projects.
- Trees can cool cities by up to 4°C and absorb 15,000 liters of water annually to reduce flooding.
- Natural areas like wetlands and river edges help hold water and prevent drought damage.
- The plan encourages local communities to lead nature restoration efforts for better results.
- England has lost over 90% of its wetlands in the last 100 years.
- Wildlife and conservation groups have welcomed the government’s plan as a positive change.
- There is a new government scheme paying farmers to improve nature, but funding ran out quickly.
- Experts suggest increasing nature investment and making polluters pay to protect the environment and economy.
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