We are pleased to announce that the North East Community Forest Plan was formally approved by our Forest Partnership on the 20th November 2025.
We are currently developing a new website that will host a comprehensive, web-based version of the plan, which will be launched shortly.
Please follow our social media channels for updates regarding the new website and revisit soon to explore the full plan in detail.
The Forest Plan 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 is 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 and planting of well-connected, diverse, and thriving trees, woodlands, 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 that protect, restore, and improve the health, biodiversity, and resilience of trees, woodlands 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, woodlands, and hedgerows. By raising awareness of their value, we will cultivate a stronger connection between communities and the natural environment.
Enriching lives and livelihoods through greener spaces and community involvement
Supporting ecological recovery and helping biodiversity thrive
Strengthening resilience, mitigating climate change and adapting to environmental challenges
