Woodland to be created near Lincolnshire Wolds

The new wood will cover 252 acres (102 hectares) near the village of Hagworthingham

A fifth woodland is to be created in Lincolnshire, Forestry England has said.

The 252 acre (102 hectare) woodland near the village of Hagworthingham will join four others announced on 17 November.

The other sites at Cadney, North Carlton, Newball and Mickleholme and the one at Hagworthingham will mean 3.7 sq miles (9.6 sq km) of new trees in the county.

Forestry England said that Lincolnshire is one of the least wooded places in England, with 4% of land area covered by trees.

Paddy Harrop, forest management director at Forestry England, said: "This is another exciting step in our work to create beautiful and resilient woodlands across Lincolnshire.

"The new woodland is on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which already offer fantastic habitat for wildlife and ample green space to help people connect with nature."

He added: "The new site near Hagworthingham will bring lasting benefits for local people, nature, and the wider environment, helping to absorb carbon and, in time, produce sustainable timber."

Designs for the new wood will go on display early next year to allow the public to comment on the plans.

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