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Side text2The Mersey Forest is Cheshire and Merseyside%u2019s Community Forest, established in the early 1990s. We are one of England%u2019s 15 Community Forests and part of the Northern Forest initiative.We work with trees for the benefit of people, nature, and climate. For the past 30 years, we have been growing the network of well looked aft er trees and woods, as well as other habitats, and encouraging people to get involved.We work with lots of people and organisations to make this happen %u2013 partners, landowners, managers, and farmers, and local communities, businesses and schools. Together, we are bringing change for the benefit of all.Please visit our website to see the full Forest Plan. This includes more detail on our key principles, interactive mapping, and further information on the supporting evidence, policy context, and how we co-created the Plan.The Mersey Forest PlanSummaryMore with Trees: The Mersey Forest Plan is the long-term strategic guide for the work of our team and partners, extending to 2050 and beyond. This summary includes our vision and key principles, organised under the headings Why, What, Who, How, Where, and When. WELCOME Over10 milliontrees established.This is 4 trees for every person living in Cheshire and Merseyside.236percent of woodlands are sustainably managed.We aim to reach 80% by 2050, and all woodlands in the long-term.