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<p>The Committee on Climate Change published its report on 2 May. We very much welcome
this analysis and will be responding in a timeframe that reflects the urgency of this
crucial issue.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is driving forward its manifesto commitment
to plant 11 million trees over the course of this parliament.</p><p> </p><p>We have
kick started a vast Northern Forest, which will see 50 million trees planted from
Liverpool to Hull; allocated £10 million to plant new trees in our towns and cities
through the urban trees challenge fund; and appointed a Tree Champion to lead our
engagement on a new English Tree Strategy. In the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced
£50 million to help plant new woodlands through the Woodland Carbon Guarantee.</p><p>
</p><p>We have recently consulted on Best Practice Guidance and issued the Urban Tree
Manual, which support the sustainable management of trees. The National Planning Policy
Framework, published in July 2018, encourages better recognition of trees and woodlands
for the wider natural capital benefits they can provide.</p>
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