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Whitton Wood
Tucked near the edge of Northumberland National Park, Whitton Wood is bringing life back to the landscape by linking two ancient oakwoods along a tributary of the River Coquet. This sponsored woodland is already helping rare birds, protecting local heritage, and laying the roots for a more resilient, nature-rich future.
Whitton Wood is a nature restoration project in the Coquet Valley, near Rothbury in Northumberland. By connecting two fragmented ancient riparian oakwoods, the new woodland strengthens a vital wildlife corridor along the Whitton Burn, providing new habitat for species such as Woodcock and Snipe that have bred here for over 60 years.
The planting design draws from the historical landscape, with a rich mix of native trees and shrubs, including oak, rowan, birch, bird cherry, hazel and lime following the curves of the two burns. This not only enhances biodiversity but also helps slow water flow, reducing flood risk downstream.
The site is steeped in cultural history, with old droving paths known as holloways, standing stones, and Neolithic cup and ring carvings etched into rocks across the landscape. The presence of rare wax cap fungi nearby signals undisturbed, healthy soils with deep ecological memory.
With support from EWCO, this project forms part of our new tree sponsorship offering, designed to support smaller-scale woodlands that can’t afford or justify the cost of Woodland Carbon Code certification. This approach allows businesses and individuals to directly fund impactful woodland projects like Whitton Wood, creating a meaningful connection with the land and the people who steward it.
Sponsor Whitton Wood and help a corner of nature come back to life in Northumberland.
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Co-benefits
Biodiversity boost
The woodland connects fragmented habitats, supporting rare and red-listed bird species such as curlew and lapwing, as well as diverse fungi like waxcaps.
Flood mitigation
Planting along two streambanks helps slow water flow and reduce downstream flood risk in the River Coquet.
Heritage preservation
Ancient holloways sit within the project boundary and are protected. Standing stones and Neolithic cup-and-ring marked rocks sit just outside.
Soil health
The presence of waxcap fungi indicates undisturbed, well-managed soils that are being conserved.
Landscape restoration
Tree planting emulates historic woodland patterns, enhancing the visual and ecological integrity of the area.
Want to support Whitton Wood?
This project is funded through our Nature+ sponsorship programme, rather than carbon credits. We’re currently looking for nature funders to help support its ongoing care and impact. If you're interested, fill out our contact form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.
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