The Great North Forest

The Great North Forest is one of twelve Community Forests being created across England to regenerate the countryside around our major towns and cities, creating well-wooded landscapes for work, wildlife, recreation and education.

The Great North Forest was established in 1990 and now covers approximately 250 square kilometres of urban fringe countryside across Tyne and Wear and north-east Durham. Many interesting and varied activities have taken place in the Great North Forest including:

• Over 800 ha of woodlands planted
• Over 200 ha of derelict land reclaimed
• Over 450 hectares of wildlife habitats created or improved