Earsdon West Forest Habitat Bank, NE61 3ES

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

• Overview

  This landscape-scale habitat restoration project presents an exciting opportunity for developers to support strategic nature recovery in Northumberland. The creation of 
  species-rich grassland, woodlands and hedgerows will generate over 480 biodiversity units. 

  Located close to an existing network of nature reserves in the Druridge Bay landscape, the site spans 75 hectares, and is now fully registered with Natural England.

• 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 Bank or Ditch)

  High Distinctiveness

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

  Medium Distinctiveness

  • Other Neutral Grassland
  • Mixed Scrub
  • Other Woodland: Broadleaved