About the North East Community Forest
The North East Community Forest was established in 2021 as part of England’s Community Forest network. Covering an area of around 1,246 square miles (3,235km2), it spans the full geographical boundaries of Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, as well as the main urban and coastal parts of County Durham. To strengthen ecological connections with surrounding landscapes, a 10-mile buffer zone (known as the halo) around the boundary, extends into the more rural areas of Durham and Northumberland.
Learn moreThe Forest Partnership
The North East Community Forest is overseen by a Forest Partnership, which brings together the seven local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Northumberland alongside the North East Combined Authority (NECA) and a wide range of national, regional and local charities and agencies.
Newcastle City Council is the accountable body and hosts the dedicated Forest Team, who are responsible for the overall management of the Forest, coordinating delivery, funding, staffing and overseeing the delivery of the Forest Plan.
Learn moreThe Policy Context
The Forest Plan is shaped by national, regional and local policies that guide tree planting, climate action and nature recovery. It reflects the Government’s committed to tackling climate change, enhancing biodiversity and increasing woodland cover serving as both a framework and delivery mechanism to turn these ambitions into practical action on the ground.
Read moreOur Impact
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