England maps its non-woodland trees for the first time, aiding conservation and urban planning.

England's non-woodland trees have been mapped for the first time using laser detection and satellite imagery. Created by the UK's Forest Research agency, the map shows single trees in urban and rural areas, aiding conservation groups and local authorities in planting trees more accurately. This supports the government's goal to increase England's woodland canopy to 16.5% of land area by 2050. The map highlights that single trees, which make up 30% of England's tree cover, play a key role in storing carbon and mitigating climate change impacts.

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