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Heartwood Forest

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About this wood

At Heartwood Forest near Sandridge, St Albans, there are plans to create an 850 acre woodland which, once completed, will be the largest new native forest in England. A total of over 600,000 trees will be planted – including a community orchard, but there will also be new wildflower meadows, open spaces and miles of footpaths and bridleways created over a 10 year period. The project will involve the local community through a range of engagement projects.

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"we had a wonderful time planting trees today at hartswood, we will be back later in the year to plant more!this is going to be amazing! "

Gareth Hughes, 21 March 2010

Heartwood Forest

Size:

347.08 ha (857.65 acres)

Near:

Sandridge, Hertfordshire

Grid ref:

TL163109

OS map sheets:

OS Landranger 166
Explorer 182

ASNW

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