The project, earmarked for a 21ha site at Moston Vale, will form part of the wider Newlands regeneration scheme covering 400ha of the region’s damaged land, boosting economic and social conditions across Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
Moston Vale is currently a bleak neglected space separating local communities but planners hope it will eventually form part of a green corridor through the heart of North Manchester.
The Forestry Commission will manage the woodland, with improvements undertaken by Groundwork, Red Rose Forest and Manchester City Council.
Work will include the development of family-friendly spaces, a new sports pitch, wildflower areas and solar-powered lighting.
