Tree planting key part of rural 'levelling up' agenda

Planting more trees and woodlands is a key part of the Government’s plan to level up the rural economy and deliver for nature, people and jobs, according to Defra.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Tree planting key part of rural 'levelling up' agenda

Planting more trees and woodlands is a key part of the Governments plan to level up the rural economy and deliver for nature, people and jobs, according to Defra. Writing on the departments Future...

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