The Kielderhead Wildwood project, managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust and Forestry England has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players via a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  It is working towards establishing a low density, native upland woodland on 100 hectares of open moorland along Scaup Burn at Kielderhead.

Between the beginning of April and the middle of May, Northumberland Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers together with teams of volunteers braved all weathers to plant a mixture of bird cherry, downy birch, alder, elder, blackthorn and broom trees have been planted.

Scots pines grown from seeds harvested from the 110-year old Williams Cleugh Scots Pine will also be part of the landscape. They were grown at home by Graham Gill, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Vice Chair.

Traditionally, the trees are planted in the early spring to late May/June to avoid any frost.  By July the growth of bracken and heather on site make it extremely difficult to plant/move around the site.

Anybody wishing to be part of this exciting project should visit www.nwt.org.uk/wildwood