Habitat Restoration Project at Eldon Moor

This is a direct award opportunity under the Council's Contract Procedure Rules to restore nature across 88 hectares at Eldon Moor, located northeast of Newton Aycliffe. The project will create diverse habitats including wood pasture, broadleaf woodland, grassland, and wetland areas. Funding will support habitat enhancement through grassland and woodland ride improvements, plus essential site infrastructure including fencing, livestock handling facilities, and water supply systems. The restoration will deliver multiple benefits: it sits within a key wildlife corridor providing vital ecosystem services; tree planting and woodland creation will sequester carbon to address climate change; semi-natural habitats will improve water quality by filtering pollutants from watercourses; and improved public access will allow local communities to enjoy and benefit from this rich natural environment within walking distance of nearby villages.