New woodland - Barlow
Overview
Forestry England invites your feedback on our draft plans for new woodland called Barlow Wood, at Barlow, in Gateshead.
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Why your views matter
Your feedback, as well as site surveys, will help shape the design proposal for how the new woodland could look. Forestry England value your comments and feedback. For those that would like to view the plans in person, and speak to a member of our team, please come along to our public consultation event on 23rd March 2026, 4-7pm Winlaton Centre North St, Winlaton, Blaydon NE21 6BY
What happens next
What happens next
The consultation will close at midnight on 29th March 2026. All responses will be summarised and included in a consultation report along with our response to the key issues raised and published on the consultation portal. Consultation feedback and further surveys will help shape the design proposal we will submit to the Forestry Commission for regulatory review ahead of planting the new woodland.
Events
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Public Consultation Event
From 23 Mar 2026 at 16:00 to 23 Mar 2026 at 18:00Consultation Event to be held on 23 March 2026 from 4pm to 7pm at Winlaton Centre North St, Winlaton, Blaydon NE21 6BY
Audiences
- Local community member
Interests
- Recreation
- Wildlife management
- Woodland management
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