22nd January 2024

Ouseburn green spaces to see over 1,400 new trees planted

The project is in partnership with Newcastle City Council, Ouseburn Farm, Ouseburn Trust, and Northumberland Wildlife...

29th November 2023

“Miyawaki” Tiny Forest initiative will see almost 5000 trees and shrubs planted

The initiative is led by Earthwatch Europe and the North East Community Forest in partnership with...

29th August 2023

Over 40,000 trees planted as NECF celebrates successful planting season

Volunteers have played a pivotal role in helping to build a greener future after more than...

14th August 2023

New Chair of North East Community Forest announced

The North East Community Forest is proud to announce its new Steering Group Chair. Ross Weddle joins...

16th March 2023

600 trees and shrubs planted to create Newcastle’s first Tiny Forest

This week saw the launch of a new project to create the first Tiny Forest in...

1st March 2023

North East Community Forest continues to grow with help from local business

A generous donation of £4,000 from Michael Offord Optometrist in Kingston Park will see 40 new trees...

2nd December 2022

Project launched to increase tree population on Town Moor

During this years’ National Tree Week the North East Community Forest team, along with the Sheriff...

7th July 2022

Almost 80,000 trees planted as North East Community Forest exceeds target

Almost 80,000 trees have been planted across the North East in five months to help tackle...

18th March 2022

1,500 trees planted in Newcastle for North East Community Forest

Volunteers and councillors joined forces to plant 1,500 trees in Newcastle as part of the North...

3rd February 2022

North East Community Forest launched with ceremonial tree planting at Newcastle Civic Centre

The North East Community Forest was officially launched with the planting of a ceremonial tree at...

8th December 2021

North East Community Forest to far exceed planting target for its first year

Volunteers, community groups, businesses and families will help to far exceed tree planting targets across the...

21st July 2021

North East Community Forest unveiled

Defra, England Community Forests and local councils have announced the creation of a new Community Forest to bring...

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