A fully grown oak in the UK grows - and sheds - 250,000 leaves every year and produces around 50,000 acorns in a good year. There are thousands of hectares of woodland in England for you to enjoy, whether it’s for walking, cycling or horse riding.
The Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is in the process of dedicating its entire freehold estate of 180,000 hectares for Open Access. Their woods also offer some of the best cycle trails in England. Their national campaign, called Active Woods, is about the range of health and fitness opportunities offered by Britain’s woodlands and it is worth looking at their website for more information and details of local events.
Woodland resource
Britain is thought to have the largest population of 'ancient' trees in Europe. In England, the ancient semi-natural woodland and plantations on ancient woodland sites make up to 30% of the country's total woodland resource. England’s woodland supports a variety of wildlife and provides many great places to spot wildlife when you’re out and about.
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