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Surrey County Council exceeds its tree planting target with over 800,000 trees planted in five years
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A report by Surrey County Council reveals that over 800,000 trees have been planted across the county over the past five years, exceeding its initial target of 600,000. The authority aims to reach 1.2 million trees by 2030 and remains on track to meet its net zero targets, despite facing economic pressures and concerns from Elmbridge Borough Council regarding tree aftercare and survival rates.
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- Surrey County Council planted 116,359 trees in the 2025/26 financial year.
- A total of around 885,000 trees were planted between 2021 and 2026, surpassing the 600,000 target.
- The council has a new goal of planting 1.2 million trees by 2030, equating to one for every resident.
- Elmbridge Borough Council raised concerns that many newly planted trees are dying within a year due to a lack of proper aftercare.
- The report notes that the council's climate change programme has reduced carbon emissions by around 60%.