Forestry England has announced it is to create a 35-hectare woodland near Harrogate.
The woodland will be located at Haverah Park between Beckwithshaw and Killinghall. It will be planted as Coronation Woods to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
The site will become the second Forestry England site in the district, alongside Stainburn Forest.
Forestry England, which is an agency of the Forestry Commission, is England’s largest land manager.
The organisation said in a press release today the woodland will contribute to its ambition to create 2,000 hectares of new woodland by 2026 provide public access for recreation, habitats for wildlife, and sustainably-grown timber.
It added the woodland designs will be informed by site surveys, and the public will be invited to comment on the proposals later in the year.
It did not reveal how much it had paid for the site.
Haverah Park, Google Street View
Gareth Parry, Forestry England’s forest management director in Yorkshire, said:
“The nation’s forests are absolutely critical to the fight against climate change, and expanding England’s tree cover is an essential part of this work.
“Research has shown that being amongst nature improves our health and wellbeing, so public access will be established for local communities to enjoy and share this green space.”
Haverah Park entrance, Google Street View
The government plans to increase tree planting rates across the UK to 30,000 hectares per year by the end of this parliamentary term.
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