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Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 19 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Forests

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2019 to Question 264330, when his Department plans to publish an update on the afforestation programmes that are being undertaken to achieve the Government’s commitment to be net zero in emissions by 2050.

Answer

Our English Tree Strategy will provide further details of our afforestation programme in light of the Government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.

The consultation for the English Tree Strategy will be launched later this year. Our recently reappointed Tree Champion is leading our engagement with forestry, environmental and other stakeholders, to inform our development of the Strategy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
266716
Session
2017-19
Related items
Climate Change
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Forests Tree planting Carbon emissions
Link
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