Early engagement Barlow Wood

Closes 10 Dec 2025

Opened 19 Nov 2025

Overview

Forestry England manages and cares for the nation’s woods and forests. As England’s largest land manager, we shape landscapes andenhanceforests for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and businesses to grow.

Forestry England are working on designs for a new woodland on land we have recently bought at South Farm, near Barlow, Gateshead  

You can view the location and the boundary of the new woodland (marked in red) by scrolling on the image below. 

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Why your views matter

These exciting changes will be happening soon.  Before we plant any trees, we’d like to hear your views on what you would like us to consider as we develop our designs for the new woodland. 

Give us your views

Audiences

  • Local community member

Interests

  • Recreation