Thank you to everyone who took time to share their thoughts and ideas with us. Your feedback is helping to shape the future of the North East Community Forest.
We are now working on the final version of the North East Community Forest Plan, which will reflect the valuable feedback we have received. The completed plan will be available to view on our website soon. Keep an eye out on our social media channels.
We are preparing a Forest Plan that sets out a bold, long-term vision for transforming the landscape of North East England. This plan will guide the work of the North East Community Forest, outlining how we will enhance, protect, and celebrate our region’s trees, woodlands, and hedgerows.
Our goals are ambitious and rooted in community and sustainability. By planting more trees and restoring existing woodlands, we will:
Create vibrant green spaces for people and wildlife
Boost biodiversity and support nature recovery
Promote recreation, culture, and wellbeing
Strengthen community resilience to climate change
Encourage healthier lifestyles and outdoor learning
Foster deeper connections with nature for everyone
This Forest Plan will be more than a strategy; it will provide a shared commitment to a greener, healthier, and more resilient future for the North East.
We will encourage and support the establishment of well-connected, diverse, and thriving trees, woods, and hedgerows, prioritising areas of greatest need. By doing so, we will maximise benefits for people, nature, and climate.
We will support responsible and sustainable management practices to protect, restore, and improve the health, biodiversity, and resilience of trees, woods, and hedgerows—ensuring long-term benefits for nature, people, and climate.
We will inspire and support greater participation in the creation, management, and use of trees, woods, and hedgerows. By raising awareness of their value, we will cultivate a stronger connection between communities and the natural environment.
