Views sought on Lincolnshire Wolds woodland plan
Forestry England/Crown CopyrightPeople are being asked for their views about a project to create a new woodland in Lincolnshire.
The Hagworthingham Wood project was one of five announced by Forestry England in 2025. The others will be created at Cadney, North Carlton, Newball and Mickleholme.
The 252-acre (102 hectare) woodland would feature a mix of trees and shrubs to support hedgehogs, bats, woodland birds, plants and insects, Forestry England said.
The public consultation will run until 17 May with a drop-in event on 30 April at Stockwith Mill, Hagworthingham, running from 16:00 to 19:00 BST.
Forestry England said that Lincolnshire is one of the least wooded places in the country, with 4% of land area covered by trees.
Officials said they would consult with the public on the draft designs as well as showing an artist's impression of what the area might look like in 25 years.
Paddy Harrop, central director for Forestry England, said "The Lincolnshire Wolds already offer fantastic habitat for wildlife and wonderful green space for people to connect with nature, but there is currently a significant lack of woodland in this part of England.
"Hagworthingham Wood is being carefully designed to ensure it will last for generations, bringing benefits to local people, wildlife, and the wider environment for many years to come."
People are being urged to give their opinion online via the Forestry England website.
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