Northern Forest (England)

Northern Forest
Existing woodland near Rainford (part of the Mersey Forest)
Map
Map showing the location of Northern Forest
Map showing the location of Northern Forest
Geography
LocationEngland
Coordinates53°46′29.9″N 1°33′22.9″W / 53.774972°N 1.556361°W / 53.774972; -1.556361
Administration
StatusProposed
Websitethenorthernforest.org.uk

The Northern Forest is a proposed forest in England to encompass five community forests. The aim is to plant 50 million trees by 2032 which would provide a timber industry, leisure opportunities and environmental benefits. Initial funding for the project was granted by the British government in January 2018.

The proposed forest has been welcomed by the Woodland Trust.[1]

  1. ^ Marsh, S. "Plans unveiled". Retrieved 2 March 2018.