00:00Half a million trees are to be planted over the next three years to help protect communities
00:06from extreme weather. The government says the £79 million package will also restore wetlands,
00:13river edges and meadows, helping manage flood risk and drought. £53 million is earmarked for trees,
00:19with £26 million for local nature recovery strategies. Those strategies cover every part
00:25of England and involve councils and organisations in deciding where action is needed.
00:31Environment Secretary Angela Eagle says decision-making can make communities more
00:35resilient to climate change. The Wildlife Trust has welcomed the plans,
00:40while farmers have raised concerns about environmental funding.
