Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Fund planting of female trees in urban areas to counteract high pollen levels
Closed
61 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the growing Pollen Problem to be addressed. It transpires that there is a relatively simple solution to the high levels of pollen that are responsible for hay fever, asthma and other allergenic responses. Plant more female trees in urban areas!
The NHS has estimated that there are over 10 million hay fever sufferers in England. It is a condition that can become onset at any age.
Horticulturists have proposed a simple solution to this wide reaching debilitating health condition. Use female dioecious trees in urban planning to counteract the pollen produced by male dioecious trees.
I’ve lived with hay fever for as long as I can recall. It is truly debilitating. Together we can change the quality of life for many.
Horticulturists have proposed a simple solution to this wide reaching debilitating health condition. Use female dioecious trees in urban planning to counteract the pollen produced by male dioecious trees.
I’ve lived with hay fever for as long as I can recall. It is truly debilitating. Together we can change the quality of life for many.
Timeline
| 1 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
61
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
1 Jul 2021
Closed
1 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.