New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest announced The creation of Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest is part of a government drive to see tree planting rates treble in England by the end of this Parliament. From: 23 June 2021 The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest will enhance and improve the look and feel of the city and surrounding areas over the next 25 years. Image credit: Chris Parkes Photography The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest, announced today by Defra, England’s Community Forests and Plymouth City Council, will be the first newly created Community Forest supported through the Nature for Climate Fund (NCF) and join England’s Community Forest network.