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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 has pledged to plant half a million trees in England over the next three years. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle is set to announce the commitment, presenting it as part of efforts to protect communities against extreme weather such as floods and heatwaves. The pledge comes amid ongoing debate over whether the country is meeting its existing tree-planting targets.
Why now: The government is making a new environmental pledge on flood and climate resilience, drawing public and media attention.
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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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