New Forest
CountryUK (England
Area580 km2
TypeMixed temperate
Key SpeciesEnglish oak, beech, New Forest pony
About New Forest
Created by William the Conqueror in 1079 as a hunting ground. New Forest ponies roam freely. Contains some of the oldest woods in England. Over 2,700 species of fungi. A national park since 2005.
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