Woodland creation projects delivered with landowners in the area during the last year.
Hectares of woodland and trees planted through our grant schemes last year. That’s the equivalent of 315 football pitches.
Metres of hedgerows have been planted with support of The Mersey Forest over the last 20 years.
Speak to our experienced team for independent advice about grants to plant and establish trees, woods and other habitats.
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We can provide independent advice, support and grants to help you to plant, establish, and manage trees, woods, and other habitats on your land.
We work with a wide range of landowners across Cheshire and Merseyside, including farmers, businesses, local authorities, and schools to provide tailored support so that the trees and woods on your land meet your needs.
We can support a wide range of projects – from small to large scale, urban to rural, with public and private landowners, delivering natural regeneration, planting, and management, and including hedgerows, trees, woods and other habitats.
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Introducing more trees on your farm can help offer shelter and shade for livestock, improve soil quality, help manage water flow and soil erosion and attract pollinators and other wildlife to your land. We can work with you to design a planting scheme that works for your business and land, working alongside you to develop a scheme that can be planted on less productive areas of your site.
With funding available to cover up to 100% of costs to help you plant a woodland on your land, now is a great time to start your project and play your part to help grow The Mersey Forest.
Our experienced Woodland Advisors can provide you with free advice and guidance for your tree planting project and our grants cover protection and related infrastructure costs, including tree guards, fencing and paths.
With funding available to cover up to 100% of costs to help you plant a woodland on your land, now is a great time to start your project and play your part to help grow The Mersey Forest.
Our experienced Woodland Advisors can provide you with free advice and guidance for your tree planting project and our grants cover protection and related infrastructure costs, including tree guards, fencing and paths.
Drawings and messages inspired by Year 3 children from Lindow Community Primary school with the help and support of our Community Forester, and Kate Pahl and Samyia Ambreen, from the ‘Voices of the Future’ research project. The booklet was illustrated by Maisy Summer, design by Studio Bilo. This work was supported by the Natural Environment Research Council [NE/V021370/1] and Manchester Metropolitan University. Thanks to Lindow Community Primary School for their support.
2025
DownloadThis document provides more information about our Oaks at 80 programme, and guidance and frequently asked questions on finding and establishing a successful Oak tree.
2025
DownloadThis practical guide brings together trusted advice and straightforward actions to help reduce the impact of drought on your land. It’s written for landowners of all types, whether you manage a few trees, farmland or a larger woodland, and is designed to be useful all year round.
2025
DownloadIn this video, The Mersey Forest’s Assistant Woodland Advisor, Tom, explains beating up—a key woodland management practice used to replace young trees that have died after planting. Beating up in forestry simply means replacing trees that have failed to survive in the early stages of establishment.
2023
Visit WebsiteThe Mersey Forest's Community Foresters, Sophie, explains how to check and maintain your tree guards in the first few years of planting and how best to remove them.
2023
Visit WebsiteCommunity Forester Sophie explains why it is good practice to keep a one metre weed free area clear around your newly planted trees in this short video, and the ways you can achieve this.
2023
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