Earsdon West Forest, Morpeth, NE61 3ES

Landscape scale biodiversity net gain initiative in Northumberland creating over 400 biodiversity units for sale.

• Overview

  Located close to an existing network of nature reserves in the Druridge Bay landscape, this scheme will see the restoration of species-rich grasslands, woodlands, and hedgerows where nature can thrive.

  The scheme sits within the Northumberland County Council LPA and across the Mid Northumberland and South-East Northumberland Coastal Plain NCAs. 

• Developers can secure biodiversity units for the following habitat types:

  • Grassland habitats of medium to high distinctiveness
  • Woodland habitats of medium distinctiveness
  • Heathland and shrub habitats of medium distinctiveness
  • Hedgerows