New figures show 1,420 hectares were planted in year to March 2019 against target of 5,000 Tree-planting in England fell well short of targets in the past year new figures show, despite government promises to restore and plant new woodland across the country to combat the climate change crisis.Only 1,420 hectares (3,507 acres) of trees were planted in England in the year to March 2019, against the government's target of 5,000 hectares in the period, with smaller areas in Wales and Northern Ireland, at 500 hectares and 240 hectares respectively. The total tree cover of the UK is unchanged at 10% in England, 15% in Wales, 19% in Scotland, and only 8% in Northern Ireland. Continue reading...
Tree-planting in England falls 71% short of government target
13. června 2019 17:31
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/13/tree-planting-in-england-falls-72-short-of-government-target
Zdroj: The Guardian