College Valley is owned by the Sir James Knott Trust, the trust founded with the endowment of the North-East industrialist and philanthropist. The intention of the trust in owning and managing the estate is to recreate the local natural landscape, and enable others to enjoy the beauty of the site through free public access. The estate is situated in north Northumberland in the heart of the Cheviot Hills, an area of renowned beauty. The estate extends to nearly 4,800 hectares and lies entirely within the Northumberland National Park (NNP).

• Trees planted:

• 32,000 over 22.3 hectares

• When:

• Spring 2007

• CO2 captured:

• 7,290 tonnes over 60 years

• Species mix:

• Silver Birch 50%, Downy Birch 10%, Sessile Oak 10%, Aspen 10%, Rowan 5%, Hazel 5%, Alder 5%, Willow 3%, Juniper 2%