United Kingdom

Responses

Adaptation Mitigation

Sectors

Environment LULUCF

Instruments

Direct Investment

Nature based solutions and ecosystem restoration

Economic

Subsidies

Governance

MRV Subnational and citizen participation

Keywords

Trees Biodiversity

England Trees Action Plan 2021 to 2024

Executive

Action Plan

Passed in 2021

This document identifies tree cover as an essential instrument for the UK to mitigate its GHG emissions, adapt to adverse effects of climate change and create economic opportunities. It seeks to better protect existing woodland and expand cover. It calls on stakeholders to apply for grants, access and follow guidance, and plant the most adequate tree species. It further states that the state will create a monitoring and evaluation plan.

Documents

Full text (English)

Climate targets in this law

2 targets

England will have at least 12% woodland cover by mid-century, contributing to net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

LULUCF | Fixed level target | Target year: 2050 | Base year: 2022
We intend to spend over £500 million of the £640 million Nature for Climate Fund on trees and woodlands between 2020 and 2025. With this funding, we aim to at least treble woodland creation rates by the end of this Parliament, reflecting England’s contribution to meeting the UK’s overall target of planting 30,000 hectares per year by the end of this Parliament.

LULUCF | Fixed level target | Target year: 2024 | Base year: 2021