Committees

Tree Planting and Woodlands

Inquiry

The Government has promised a massive acceleration in the rate of tree planting to help offset greenhouse gas emissions. But questions have been raised about whether the targets are the right ones, whether the right types of trees will be planted in the right places, and whether enough is being done to protect existing woodlands.

The inquiry will examine these questions and what lessons can be learnt from the failure to meet previous tree planting ambitions in England. It will also consider how to balance the drive to plant more trees with the many other benefits for health, nature, and the economy derived from woods and forests.

Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry.

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Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
23 November 2021 - 2pm to 5pm
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
14 September 2021 - 2pm to 5pm
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
13 July 2021 - 1:45pm to 5pm
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
15 June 2021 - 2pm to 5pm
Room 8, Palace of Westminster

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