130,000 trees to be planted in English cities and towns

As part of efforts to tackle global heating, grants will be available for planting and three years’ care

More than 130,000 trees are to be planted in English towns and cities over the next two years as part of the nation’s battle against global heating.

The environment secretary, Michael Gove, will announce on Sunday that grants for the plantings will be made available through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2HqMN04