This area is made up of ten woods scattered across Herefordshire. They consist of a mix of broadleaf and conifer plantations and include Haugh Wood which is entirely a SSSI and Frith and Conigree woods which are within the Malverns AONB.
Probably the most famous Forest in the world Sherwood Forest is an area 20 miles long by 6 miles wide. Within this area lies a tapestry of woodland, farmland and ancient heath. The Forestry Commission manages numerous woods in Sherwood Forest and many of these are open to the public.
The National Forest is an area of 200 square miles across 3 counties where massive woodland creation and countryside tranformation is being carried out. The forest is being expanded for the benefit of local communities and wildlife. New woodlands will complement ancient woodland, meadows, lakes and rivers, parks, towns and other visitor attractions to create a new forest for the nation. Watch out in local press for activities in your area.
