The North East Community Forest and the Woodland Trust are working together on plans for a new woodland at South Park in Prudhoe, covering 6.87 hectares (16.97 acres). Public consultation is under way before the proposal is finalised, with partners keen to hear from the local community about the plans. If approved, 5,188 trees would be planted during the 2026–27 winter season, creating new wildlife habitat and increasing biodiversity. The North East Community Forest said: "The woodland will be established and managed through a partnership between the local community, the Woodland Trust, and North East Community Forest. Trees will be planted as 30cm "whips" but are expected to grow into mature woodland over time, forming a woodland edge as they mature.