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Heartwood Forest's 347-hectare (858-acre) site rises from what was once mainly agricultural land. It's so big that it's now the largest continuous new native forest in England; a place where everyone can find space, peace, wildlife and miles of beautiful woodland to explore.

Heartwood Forest is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.

The site in the heart of Hertfordshire's Green Belt, already boasts 45 acres of precious ancient woodland and is home to many rare butterflies and the protected English bluebell. If lucky, you may also see buzzards circling above the woods. Every year, in October, approximately 170 acres of new land will be made available for tree planting and public access.