New Woodlands to Transform Lincolnshire’s Green Spaces

Lincolnshire is poised for a notable expansion in tree coverage, with plans for four new woodlands across the region. Forestry England has acquired around 965 hectares of land at Cadney, North Carlton, Newball, and Mickleholme. Aimed at combating Lincolnshire’s status as one of England’s least wooded regions, this initiative promises to deliver increased green spaces accessible to the public, particularly benefitting smaller rural villages. The new areas are not solely intended to serve as recreational spaces, but also to establish new wildlife habitats and supply sustainable timber resources. This scheme forms part of a broader national objective to increase the UK’s forested areas, backed by the government’s Nature for Climate Fund. The Cadney site is due to start tree planting in winter 2026/27, following several years of preparation work. Forestry England has incorporated local feedback to ensure the new woodlands blend seamlessly into the existing village landscapes and encourage informal recreational activities such as walking and running.

This article was rephrased based on original reporting from www.bbc.com by The Lincoln Post.