End Tree Burning Subsidies!
30 April 2026: As Spring reached its zenith park visitors were astonished to see a line of trees processing through St James’s Park London serenaded by singers and a brass quartet . They were calling for an end to huge UK government subsidies for biomass energy produced by the company Drax, whose AGM was taking place nearby. Analysts estimate that Drax received close to £1 billion in subsidies in 2025. Later the choir gathered outside Drax’s offices in Noble Street to get the message across.
Many of the plane trees in St James’s Park were planted in the 1820s and have stood for over 200 years. Drax has been accused of felling precious ancient trees of similar vintage to make wood pellets. The choir performed original songs including “We Need the Trees” and “Stop Burning Trees” to call for
- An end to government subsidies for burning wood for electricity
- Greater transparency around biomass sourcing
- A transition towards genuinely low-carbon energy systems that protect forests and biodiversity
As the UK navigates the path to net zero the choices made today will shape environmental outcomes for generations to come.
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