Tree coverage in Tonbridge and Malling
The national average for woodland cover in the UK is only 13 per cent, compared to an EU average of 37 per cent. Despite being one of the least wooded countries in Europe, woods and trees continue to disappear from our landscapes.
In line with the principles of the Woodland Trust, we will seek opportunities to ‘plant the right tree in the right place’ as well as working with partners and other landowners in the borough to increase tree cover.
In Tonbridge and Malling, the percentage of woodland cover is above the UK average at 17.6 per cent. However, we know that a single tree can provide huge benefits and landscapes that work for both wildlife and humans is important.
Planting trees for climate change is vital, but how we plant those trees can re-establish biodiversity of our landscapes. Opportunities to create wooded areas, by planting native species, connecting them within networks of other nature friendly habitats will be given consideration. In this way we can help to reverse the collapse of biodiversity and create opportunities for species to adapt and thrive.