York Community Woodland has been created in partnership with City of York Council and White Rose Forest, with the purpose of increasing green spaces and promoting health and wellbeing. The site opened to the public on 20 August 2024. Although still in its infancy upon opening, this 78-hectare site will in time develop into an interactive, bustling place to be with recreation activities, facilities for education and routes for cycling, walking and horse riding. Keep up-to-date with our work here.
The vision for York Community Woodland
Alongside being a place for recreation, this new woodland will also help nature recover across the wider landscape. Carefully planned planting will provide valuable habitats for wildlife, help score carbon, alleviate soil erosion and prevent flooding. Discover more about the vision for York Community Woodland by downloading the design plan and watching the video below.