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Trees in Brockenhurst

New Forest trees

Trees are part of what makes the New Forest National Park so special.

Many are genuinely ancient, some several centuries old. These veteran oaks, beeches, and hollies preserve the history of the Forest from its creation as a royal hunting ground in 1079 right through to the present day.

They’re a feature not only of the ancient woodlands of the Open Forest, but of the villages and other settlements that have developed over time as an integral part of the Forest landscape.

Tree works

Find guidance on protected trees, explore the interactive tree map, and learn how to apply for, view, or seek advice on tree work within the National Park.
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Tree preservation orders

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Interactive tree map

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Submitting a tree work application

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Pre-application advice

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View tree work applications

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'It is no exaggerated praise to call a tree the grandest, most beautiful of all the productions of the earth'

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Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.