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<p>Data on tree-specific funding is only available from 2020, when the Nature for
Climate Tree Programme was established. Since then, Defra has had a capital spend
(CDEL) of £232 million on planting trees in England. The spending on tree planting
in each year since 2020 is shown below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>20/21</p></td><td><p>21/22</p></td><td><p>22/23</p></td><td><p>23/24</p></td><td><p>Total</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total
Spend (£m)</p></td><td><p>17.215</p></td><td><p>33.569</p></td><td><p>59.446</p></td><td><p>122.045</p></td><td><p>232.275</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>Additionally, the planting of trees has also been funded by the Countryside
Stewardship Scheme. Since 2016, £120 million has been claimed under the scheme for
planting and managing trees and for managing and enhancing woodlands.</p>
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