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Birdwatch Magazine writes about a report that suggested if the UK planted at least 200 million trees in the right areas it could generate £500 million annually. They report that

 “Creating new woodland areas would generate a variety of benefits, including cleaning water before it goes into rivers, providing habitats for birds and reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Woodlands are also great places for recreation, and trees are a crop which provides timber for sale, giving farmers a source of income.

“Choosing the best locations for planting new trees is very important for maximising their value.

Read story at: Planting 200 million trees would boost UK economy | News | Birdwatch Magazine.