Projects · Natural & Green Infrastructure
M62 corridor, Liverpool to Hull, Northern England·Under wayNatural & Green Infrastructure
The Northern Forest
- StageIn progress; 50 million trees planned over 25 years
- Next milestoneContinued planting toward the 50-million-tree target
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Continued planting toward the 50-million-tree target2 November 2026 · previously: Continued annual planting toward the 50-million-tree target
- Stage: In progress; 50 million trees planned over 25 years2 November 2026 · previously: active
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: ~£500m (est.)
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