How many trees will be planted?
The ultimate aim is that woodland will cover approximately a third of the area. In the region of 15 million trees will eventually be planted. However the number of trees changes as the woodlands are managed and the more important aim is good quality woodland, with other habitats. Over 7 million trees have been planted so far. Rates of planting change depending on the opportunities but at current rates, it could take about another thirty years to reach about a third woodland cover.
