Friston Forest
Friston Forest is a forest, located between Seaford and Eastbourne in East Sussex. It is part of the South Downs National Park area. The forest is managed by Forestry England and covers an area of 2.79 square kilometres, or 278.73 ha.
History
Friston Forest was planted in the 1930–40s by the Forestry Commission. The most common species of tree planted was beech, because of the chalk and limestone soil.
See also
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References
- ^ "Friston Forest". Forestry England. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Friston Forest". Woodland Trust. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Jones, Richard (20 September 2019). "Day out: Friston Forest, East Sussex". Countryfile Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ History of Friston Forest 1926–1951 (PDF) (Report). Forestry Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
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