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<p>On 12 June, the UK announced that we will end our contribution to the most serious
environmental challenge we face - climate change, by legislating the introduction
of a net zero emission target for 2050, following the Committee on Climate Change’s
advice. We are one of the first major economies in the world to legislate for a net
zero target. Meeting this target will require us to build on the progress already
made, by further reducing emissions across all sectors of the economy.</p><p> </p><p>Forests
are vital in the fight against climate change and we are determined to grow woodland
cover. The Government is delivering on a range of afforestation commitments including
contributing £5.7M to kick start planting in the Northern Forest, £10 million for
trees in towns and cities through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and £50 million for
new woodland through the Woodland Carbon Guarantee. There is now guidance to ensure
better recognition of the wider natural capital benefits that trees can provide and
we have just reappointed our Tree Champion for a further year to continue to lead
engagement on a new England tree strategy, which we will consult on later this year.</p><p>
</p><p>The Committee for Climate Change’s recent report recognises the work we have
done to lay the foundations to build a net zero economy. The Committee’s indicative
recommendations on tree planting are ambitious, and we know we need to go further
and faster to plant more trees.</p>
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