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Responding to the climate emergency with new trees and woodlands
Guidance for local authorities and landowning businesses to help achieve net zero emissions through woodland creation.
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Trees, woods and forests play a vital role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Placing woodland creation at the heart of any response will result in efficient and effective carbon capture, as well as a other benefits.
This guidance contains:
- tips on creating and managing woodland
- tips on reducing the use of non-renewable resources through wood and timber products
- sources of further information on grant funding
Read further guidance on聽managing England鈥檚 woodlands in a climate emergency.
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Published 17 June 2020
Last updated 22 January 2025
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