New analysis has shown that tree coverage in Oxford is above the nationwide average.

Friends of the Earth commissioned mapping experts Terra Sulis to identify lone and street trees which were not previously known about.

The analysis has revealed 13.3 per cent of Oxford is covered by trees and this is above the average of 12.8 per cent across England.

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England’s average tree cover is far lower than the average of 38 per cent in the European Union.

The region with the most tree cover is Surrey Heath at 36.1 per cent and South Holland in Lincolnshire has the least with only 2.2 per cent.

Head of science, policy and research at Friends of the Earth Mike Childs said: "The government should be aiming to double tree cover in England by 2050 to ensure that people, no matter where they live or what their income, can experience the mental and physical health benefits that trees bring.

"Current targets for tree planting are woefully inadequate and overlook the devastating impact that timber and wood imports from countries such as Brazil, China and Russia wreak on nature globally.

"We need many more trees for farming, urban cooling and absorbing harmful carbon emissions.

"The government must get behind a far more ambitious plan to boost tree numbers and adopt this as an official target."

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The most deprived areas of the country also have fewer trees.

Office for National Statistics figures revealed that 52 per cent of 55,239 households in Oxford are not deprived in the following areas: housing, education, health and employment.

Oxford ranks 150th for tree coverage but is the 89th least deprived.

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The Government is investing £650 million on the “planting and establishment of trees in urban areas”.

A government spokesman said: "Increasing tree and canopy cover across England is part of our plan to tackle the impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis."