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UK govt at risk of missing critical tree planting window, research says

Published 11:15 on January 15, 2026 / Last updated at 11:15 on January 15, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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The period 2026-30 is by far the most important for UK tree planting if it is to count towards the country’s 2050 net zero target, a non-profit research group said this week.
The period 2026-30 is by far the most important for UK tree planting if it is to count towards the country’s 2050 net zero target, a non-profit research group said this week.


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