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Written question asked by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 January 2018. It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 January 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Forestry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to appoint the national tree champion.

Answer

The appointment of the Tree Champion is one of the priorities of the recently published 25 Year Environment Plan. The Tree Champion role will promote the benefits that trees deliver, support the tree planting manifesto commitments and co-ordinate a cross government approach to encourage a step change in tree planting.

Further details will be agreed in due course, including the date of appointment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123505
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Forestry
Link
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