ABOUT USWe are Cheshire and Merseyside’s Community Forest, established in the early 1990s. We work with trees for the benefit of people, nature, and climate.
For the past 30 years, we have been growing the network of well looked after trees and woods, as well as other habitats, and encouraging people to get involved. As a result, more than 10 million new trees have been established, or 4 trees for every person living here.
We work with lots of people and organisations to make this happen – partners, landowners, managers, and farmers, and local communities, businesses and schools. Together, we are bringing change for the benefit of all.
We are one of England’s 15 Community Forests and part of the Northern Forest initiative.
Our Impact
The Mersey Forest has a long track record of delivering change. Since the early 1990s, we have been working with communities, landowners and partners to increase tree cover, improve woodland management, and encourage people to get involved. This work is vital for people, nature, and climate.
Our impact totaliser below showcases the difference we are making across our area. We aim to improve these statistics through the delivery of our long-term plan.
Over 10 million trees established - This is 4 trees for every person living in Cheshire and Merseyside.
3,900 hectares of woodland created - This is equivalent to 4 Delamere Forests or 17 Knowsley Safari Parks.
96 kilometres of hedgerow planted or restored - That is like driving from Ainsdale Beach to Crewe, and helps wildlife connectivity.
900 landowners involved in creating and restoring woodlands - This includes local farmers, councils, hospitals and schools.
Our Vision
More with Trees
Acting together to grow and care for trees and woods, as part of a thriving mosaic of habitats in and around Cheshire and Merseyside’s cities, towns and villages.
Intertwining cherished trees with people’s lives and livelihoods, flourishing nature, and strengthened climate resilience.
Inspiring action and spreading hope for our future.
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Why work with us?
Join us in working toward our vision, to deliver more with trees. We aim to grow tree cover to 30% across Cheshire and Merseyside, incorporating trees and greenspaces into peoples lives, creating resilient communities that are rich in nature, climate-ready, and full of hope.
- Create positive change – help increase tree cover and help nature to flourish.
- Engage with communities – support projects that enrich people’s lives and livelihoods
- Promote sustainability – build landscapes that are climate-ready and beneficial to future generations.
- Inspire others – grow a culture where people are intertwined with trees, woods, and other habitats, protecting green spaces for future generations.
