Overview
- The government designated a second new national forest in the Oxford–Cambridge corridor as part of its three-forest pledge.
- The package allocates over £1 billion this parliament for tree planting and wider forestry support, with officials citing millions of new trees.
- Ministers will explore a Woodland Carbon Purchase Fund offering upfront payments to landowners, with up to £250 million proposed to accelerate planting.
- A competition scheduled for early 2026 will decide the location of a third national forest in the Midlands or the north of England.
- The Ox–Cam forest’s exact siting will follow design work and partner consultation, with green space planned alongside new homes, jobs and infrastructure.