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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Introduce a National Reforestation Scheme

Closed 75 signatures

What the petition asks

Start a permanent reforestation scheme of planting locally appropriate tree species across the UK in all public owned spaces & incentivise planting on private land. Establish a panel of experts to recommend operational measures. Nominate a Gov't department to design and implement the scheme.
Long term local and global benefit of large scale diverse tree planting include: Improvement in quality of life for all, climate change prevention, creation of habitats for all wildlife, better air quality, prevention of flooding, a healthier population, prevention of loss of habitats and soil erosion and job creation. It is unethical to disregard this as it would be cheap and reasonable to start a scheme that could have a diverse and profound impact for the greater public good.

Timeline

11 Feb 2021 Petition opened for signatures
11 Aug 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 75
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 11 Feb 2021
Closed 11 Aug 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.