Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme

The Welsh government has given more than £4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.

Published on RocksNews: 6 Nov 2026, 14:13 UTC
Updated: 6 Nov 2026, 14:13 UTC
Language: English

Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme — Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme — Image credit: BBC News – Science & Environment

The Welsh government has given more than £4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.

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