800,000 trees set to be planted as Green Recovery Challenge Fund projects announced

68 projects to receive a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery

  • Funding will create over 300 hectares of woodlands, restore hedgerows, and plant trees in cities as we build back greener from the pandemic
  • Nearly £40 million allocated to projects across England in this first round, with second round of funding to open in early 2021

Projects that protect landscapes, connect people with nature and help create and retain thousands of green jobs across England have been awarded a share of almost £40 million, the government announced today.

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