Rotherham-based Harworth Group has opened the Chevington North Woodland Creation Scheme, a natural space it says represents a major milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The plantation, in Northumberland, covers 200 acres and is home to a 108,000 newly-planted trees to enhance biodiversity and create a haven for wildlife and the local community.
Chris Warren, Director of Natural Resources at Harworth, said: ” The opening of Chevington North is an example of how Harworth regenerates land for the benefit of communities and the environment. The woodland will create a beautiful space for the local community to enjoy whilst also supporting environmental sustainability.”
Chevington North has an even split of native and evergreen trees, with the project also delivering habitat creation adjacent to the existing stream on the site and public access via an extensive network of permissive footpaths. Harworth secured grants from the Forestry Commission’s Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) and England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) to support the delivery of the project.
The tree-planting initiative is part of Harworth’s ongoing efforts to transform former industrial sites into vibrant spaces that benefit both nature and people, and this is just one example of the steps Harworth is taking to deliver its Net Zero Pathway and achieve its ambition to become operationally Net Zero by 2030.
