Election candidates must champion woods and trees

On 7 May, voters elected representatives to the Welsh Senedd, Scottish Parliament, and 5,014 council seats across 136 local authorities in England. The results could bring real change for nature across the UK.

Thank you for urging candidates to recognise woods and trees in their plans. Our combined voices have the power to make change happen and create a brighter, healthier future.

What difference will the elections make?

Devolved governments and local authorities make important decisions about how woods and trees are prioritised, planted and protected.

Trees offer some of the best solutions to the most pressing problems our society faces. They lock up carbon, support wildlife, and provide benefits for our mental and physical health.

Amidst the climate and nature crises, we all need access to the vital benefits of trees. They are key to happy communities, to a robust economy and a healthy environment. We need our elected representatives to see trees as a solution, not a liability. 

What happens now?

Your local representatives play a crucial role in creating and managing green infrastructure, like woods and trees. They can safeguard existing trees, promote local tree planting projects, and create equitable access to the huge benefits of trees for everyone.

We'll be in touch with successful candidates to keep encouraging action for woods and trees in their constituencies.