North Somerset to form part of new ‘Western Forest’ announced today North Somerset will form part of a new national forest stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips, it’s been announced today (Friday 21 March).

The project also seeks to connect woodlands, important for the region’s biodiversity, woodland health and carbon storage.

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Western Forest to become a new national forest

@forestofavon.bsky.social led partnership wins bid for Western Forest to become a new national forest
The new national forest will serve over 2.5 million people in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and West of England.
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