Earsdon West Forest Habitat Bank, NE61 3ES

Landscape scale biodiversity net gain initiative in Northumberland generating over 480 biodiversity units for sale.

• Overview

  Located close to an existing network of nature reserves in the Druridge Bay landscape, this scheme will see the restoration of species-rich grasslands, woodlands, and hedgerows where nature can thrive.

  The scheme sits within the Northumberland County Council LPA and across the Mid Northumberland and South-East Northumberland Coastal Plain NCAs. 

  The legal agreement for this scheme is currently in development.

• Habitat types

  Developers can secure biodiversity units for the following habitat types:

  Very High Distinctiveness

  • Lowland Meadows
  • Species-Rich Native Hedgerow with Trees (Associated with Banks or Ditches)

  High Distinctiveness

  • Lowland Mixed Deciduous Woodland
  • Species-Rich Native Hedgerow with Trees

  Medium Distinctiveness

  • Grassland
  • Heathland & Shrub