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UK's Forest Towns Initiative: £78 Billion Green Future

11/5/2025

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The UK plans forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge to blend housing with nature.
Nature Minister Mary Creagh says the project could create green jobs and curb climate change.
The initiative could add up to £78 billion to the economy by 2035.
In the Forest of Dean, councils propose settlements to meet 13,200 homes.
The House of Lords is evaluating best practices for sustainable, regionally informed town development.

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Story summary

The UK plans forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge to blend housing with nature.
Nature Minister Mary Creagh says the project could create green jobs and curb climate change.
The initiative could add up to £78 billion to the economy by 2035.
In the Forest of Dean, councils propose settlements to meet 13,200 homes.
The House of Lords is evaluating best practices for sustainable, regionally informed town development.