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New Garden Design Aims to Boost England's Tree Cover

12/25/2025

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The Royal Horticultural Society recommends planting native 'tredges' to raise England's tree cover from 10% to 16.5% by 2050.
Ashleigh Aylett, garden designer, will debut a Chelsea Flower Show garden illustrating forest planting techniques that boost biodiversity and resilience to climate extremes.
After the show, Aylett's garden will move to a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne to improve local access to trees in an area with low canopy cover.

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The Royal Horticultural Society recommends planting native 'tredges' to raise England's tree cover from 10% to 16.5% by 2050.
Ashleigh Aylett, garden designer, will debut a Chelsea Flower Show garden illustrating forest planting techniques that boost biodiversity and resilience to climate extremes.
After the show, Aylett's garden will move to a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne to improve local access to trees in an area with low canopy cover.