Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities - East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Humber Forest, the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years.
It is committed to ensuring that it plants the ‘right tree in the right place for the right reason,’ and to working with communities, landowners and external agencies to increase tree cover and maintain existing woodland.
Humber Forest is committed to empowering communities to connect with nature, enhancing and championing the natural environment, and enabling climate resilience and adaption for the region.
Since 2020, Humber Forest has planted 292 Hectares of trees, equivalent to the area of 453 full-size football pitches, this includes 104 kilometres of hedgerow, equivalent to 49 times the length of the Humber Bridge.
The forest is one of 15 community forests across England and is part of the larger Northern Forest that stretches from Liverpool to the Yorkshire Coast. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is the accountable body for the Humber Forest.
They work with farmers, landowners, businesses and communities, and provide grants to cover up to 100% of funding for planting and associated costs, as well as for at least five years of establishment. Larger sites may be eligible for 15 years of establishment and ecosystem service payments.
These trees can play a vital role in creating habitats for wildlife, improving community spaces, reducing soil erosion and flooding, and improving air quality.
The majority of tree saplings for Humber Forest plantings are grown at Mires Beck Nursery in North Cave, an East Yorkshire charity that supports adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and autism.
Posted On: 24/10/2025
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