"Community Forests North West is supporting the region's three community forestry initiatives, The Mersey, Red Rose and Pennine
Edge Forests, in their work to make the North West a healthier and
more attractive place in which to live and work. The Forests are transforming their areas, improving local environments, creating opportunities for business and providing accessible green spaces
for people and wildlife." Stephen Falder - Chairman of Community Forests North West

Community Forests North West (CFNW) is the charity which supports the work of the North West’s three community forestry initiatives – Red Rose Forest, The Mersey Forest and Pennine Edge Forest. Created in 2004, CFNW exists to generate funding and raise awareness of the Forests, enabling them to continue their vital work across the North West of England, creating attractive environments in which businesses and local communities can thrive.

Red Rose Forest and The Mersey Forest are two of the 12 Community Forests created in the early 1990s by the then Countryside Commission, the Forestry Commission and Local Authority Partners. Pennine Edge Forest was formed in 2003 and together with Red Rose Forest covers the whole of Greater Manchester. The aim of the Forests is to create high quality environments for millions of people by revitalising derelict land, providing new opportunities for leisure, recreation, and cultural activities, enhancing biodiversity, preparing for climate change and supporting education, healthy living and social and economic development. The Forests provide a network of green spaces, woodlands, street trees and more across the Mersey belt. For more information on each Forest please visit their websites:

CFNW is a registered charity (charity no. 1072706) and a limited company (company no. 3598556).

CFNW is a registered Environmental Body with ENTRUST, which means that we are able to receive money from the Landfill Communities Fund. If you have a project that is in line with CFNW's activities, is eligible for Landfill Communities Fund support, and you would like CFNW to act as Environmental Body for your application please contact us.