New Community Forest in the North East

• Lead Member Newcastle City Council
• Categories Climate Change & Environment
• Assets Download Case Study

A new Community Forest in the Northeast of England will see up to 500 hectares of trees planted by 2025. This 30 year, multi-million pound project will see tens of thousands of trees planted and all new woodland in the region, whether established on land owned by your local council or on a privately owned hillside, contributes to the North East Community Forest and benefits our local communities.

The initiative will bring together six local authorities – including Newcastle City Council, Durham, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside and Sunderland– alongside charities, businesses, and landowners. up to 500 hectares of trees will be planted by 2025, with a long-term goal to increase canopy cover across the region 30% by 2050 – almost double the current national average.

Collectively, the work of the Forests has formed the largest environmental regeneration initiative in England, delivering urban, economic, and social renewal, championing green infrastructure and creating high-quality environments for millions of people.