Pennine Edge Forest is a community woodland initiative on the eastern edge of Greater Manchester. The initiative covers the districts of Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport and Tameside and is a partnership of the four local authorities, Forestry Commission, United Utilities, Groundwork Trusts, and British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. The partnership was formed in 2003.

Although there are many superb existing woodlands within Oldham and the Pennine Edge Forest, only 3% of the initiative area is wooded, compared to 9% for England as a whole. The Council's Woodland Strategy adopted in 2002, has within it targets to increase the amount of woodland cover in Oldham from 3% to 5% by 2010.

Woodlands are wonderful habitats not only for wildlife, but also for recreation and education. Trees act as natural air filters, removing pollution and dust from the atmosphere. They also can improve the image of an area, for example, regenerating derelict land making it more attractive for investors and for those who live and work in the area.

The Pennine Edge Forest provides a fantastic opportunity for the region and represents the long-term commitment made by Oldham and its partners to increasing the quality and percentage of tree and woodland cover, and improving the environment for everyone who lives, visits and works within the area.

Dedicate a Tree sites in Pennine Edge are coming soon.