Tree planting grows in England
Today we are looking at the latest government tree planting statistics published by the Forestry Commission.
Daily Mail and Independent coverage on Government tree planting targets
There is inaccurate coverage in the Daily Mail and Independent on Government’s tree planting targets.
Coverage of leading report on the benefits of UK woodland’s for mental health
As part of National Tree Week, we have published new landmark research which proves the immense benefits of trees and woodlands for people’s wellbeing.
Environment Secretary supports Daily Mail’s Be a Tree Angel campaign
Today there has been further coverage of the Daily Mail’s Be A Tree Angel campaign which continues to highlight the benefits and importance of trees.
UK Climate Projections 2018, Action Oak Photographer of the Year and Defra's response to EFRA Committee report on Agriculture Bill
UK Climate Projections 2018 There has been widespread coverage this morning following the launch of our UK Climate Projections 2018 – the most detailed picture yet of how our climate will change over the next century. UKCP18 is the first …
Friday 25 May: New tree strategy, air quality in London and media coverage of the Clean Air Strategy
In today's blog we look at a new tree strategy, air quality in London and media coverage of the Air Quality Strategy.
Monday 21 May - Action Oak launch, plastics, peatlands and how developers are helping wildlife
![A picture of Tony Kirkham [of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew], Geraint Richards [of Woodland Heritage], Nicola Spence and Lord Gardiner](https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/208/2018/05/oak-action-620x465.jpeg)
On today's blog we look at the launch of Action Oak, supermarkets cutting down on the use of plastics, peatlands and how developers are helping wildlife.
Tuesday 2 January: Woodland Creation Grant, Discard Ban and Ivory consultation
On today's blog we look at the Woodland Creation Fund which is now open for applications, explain the next stage of the Discard Ban and welcome the 30,000 responses to our consultation on banning ivory sales.
Monday 6 November: tree planting, plastic waste, TB tests
On the blog today we address media stories on tree planting rates, a new survey showing support for deposit return schemes to address plastic waste, and bovine TB testing.