Washington Wetland Centre
Tree Planting in Tyne & Wear at Washington Wetland Centre
Washington Wetland Centre is an amazing wildlife haven and woodland run by The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFO – Take only photos. Leave only footsteps.
To keep the woodland as natural as possible we don’t label individual trees and we ask that visitors do not place their own plaques, labels, flowers, etc in the woodland. Each tree we plant should be seen as part of a natural woodland.
Before visiting this woodland, please read our Frequently Asked Questions page, which gives you helpful tips about your tree and visitor guidance.
Washington Wetland Centre lies on the banks of the River Wear at the far reach of the tidal zone between Newcastle and Sunderland.
In the midst of urbanisation, this 41.7ha site provides a haven for a wide variety of wildlife in a mosaic of habitats. One of the most striking features of the site is the Heronry behind Wader Lake which is of local importance as one of the largest in north east England.
Washington Wetland Centre has groves of ancient and plantation woodland that support woodland bird, plant and invertebrate species. The oldest of these, Spring Gill Wood, is carpeted with ancient woodland indicators such as Bluebell and Wood Sorrel in the spring and the woodlands are important for a range of breeding passerines including Willow Tit and Bullfinch amongst others.
Several species of bats can be seen hunting for insects along hedges, tree lines and water bodies including Daubenton's and Soprano Pipistrelle.
Photo Gallery
Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Visitor Centre And Wildflower Meadow Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Information Board And Map Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Tree Planting 2021 Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Hazel Tree In Shelter Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Rowan Tree In Shelter Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Trees In Shelters Along The Pathway Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Silver Birch Tree In Shelter Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Lies On The Banks Of The River Wear Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Woodland Path Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Mature Oak Tree Washington Wetland Centre – Tyne And Wear – Woodland Meadow With Views To Penshaw Monument
Tree Species at Washington Wetland Centre
Since 2021 EFORESTS has worked with the land owners and local volunteers to plant 510 new native tree species.
The following tree species were planted on the site:
Address
Barmston LaneWashington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 8LE
Map
External links
https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington/EFORESTS is not responsible for the content on external websites.
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFO – Take only photos. Leave only footsteps.
To keep the woodland as natural as possible we don’t label individual trees and we ask that visitors do not place their own plaques, labels, flowers, etc in the woodland. Each tree we plant should be seen as part of a natural woodland.
Before visiting this woodland, please read our Frequently Asked Questions page, which gives you helpful tips about your tree and visitor guidance.
EFORESTS have been tree planting in Tyne & Wear and many other regions since 2006. You can dedicate a tree to be planted in Tyne & Wear or elsewhere in the UK on our Tree Dedication page.
