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Written question asked by Chris Hinchliff (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Tree Preservation Orders

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the England Tree Action Plan will review and improve the scope and effectiveness of Tree Preservation Orders.

Answer

The Government committed in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 to publish a new Trees Action Plan for England in 2026. The Trees Action Plan will set out how the Government will invest in tree planting and the forestry sector to achieve our 2030 interim tree canopy and woodland cover target, improve the resilience and condition of our trees and woodlands, and deliver multiple benefits for nature, climate, people and the economy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128947
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Conservation Trees Tree preservation orders
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk