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Written question asked by Stephen Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 April 2007. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2007 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Urban Areas: Trees

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the loss of street trees was in urban areas in each of the last 10 years.
Answer

A survey of trees in urban areas in England carried out in 2004-05 indicated an overall increase in the number of street trees compared with the situation in 1992. The report of the survey ‘Trees in Towns II’ produced by ADAS and Myerscough College will be published shortly. Copies will be deposited in the House Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133405; 459 c1224W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Urban areas Trees
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk