Shaw Forest Park

Divided into three areas of some 53 acres, Shaw Forest Park, a former tip, is gradually being capped and planted and over the past 12 years it has played host to five community tree planting events. Overall 50,000+ trees have been planted, selected especially for their capacity to grow in a variety of poor soils. The site now provides a habitat for a huge variety of wildlife as well as a recreational base for the local communities.

The most important element in the success of this site has been the community ownership and involvement. Over 10,000 local people have taken part in activities and tree planting events and continue, along with the local authority, to play a leading role in the future development of Shaw Forest Park.