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Key issues 

The work of Red Rose Forest is an important part of the region’s commitment to positively impacting on a number of key social, economic and environmental priorities. These include:

1. Adapting to and mitigating the effects of Climate Change
2. Promoting physical and mental health
3. Reducing waste and promoting recycling
4. Developing sustainable transport
5. Improving biodiversity
6. Developing community cohesion and engagement
7. Improving educational attainment
8. Improving the local economy

Projects & Services

To help us deliver against the above priorities, Red Rose Forest runs a broad range of Projects and Services, including:

• Develop the network of open spaces, waterways, gardens, woodlands, green corridors, street trees and open countryside that make up Greater Manchester.

• Advise on and promote Green Infrastructure as a tool to improve the environment

• Engage local communities across Red Rose Forest, encouraging people to use green spaces and get involved in green events and volunteering

• Work with key partners to support the development of Regional Parks

• Support environmental and community professionals through the Greater Manchester Forest Network

• Secure private sector involvement to improve where people live and work

• Work with local councils to imrpove everyone's quality of life

• Contribute to Biodiversity Action Planning for priority habitats and species

• Work with schools on projects and campaigns that educate people in the Red Rose Forest area

• Work with universities and other tertiary institutions, including academic and industrial placements and research

The aims of Red Rose Forest are guided by the 40 year Forest Plan and the Red Rose Forest Business Plan. For more information please click here