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To tackle global heating, more than 130,000 trees will be planted in English towns and cities over the next two years. Announced by the environment secretary, Michael Gove, the...

To tackle global heating, more than 130,000 trees will be planted in English towns and cities over the next two years. Announced by the environment secretary, Michael Gove, the scheme will be administered by the Forestry Commission and provide individuals, local authorities, charities and NGOs with grants for the plantings. "This will allow us to plant more trees much closer to where people live and work and where the benefits of trees make the most difference," said Forestry Commission chair, Sir Harry Studholme.