Earsdon West Forest, Morpeth

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

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