It is located in north-east London. The forest is
used by visitors and looked after to help maintain the wildlife and its historic landscape
. walking. horseriding.
How is Epping Forest used today?
The forest, managed for over 1000 years, has been used
for hunting and timber resources
. Recreation is the leading role of the forest now. The forest is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which means it is a protected environment.
What is Epping Forest mainly used for?
Kings and Queens used it for
hunting deer
since Norman times. Local people were able to graze animals on it and collect wood for fires and building. Pollarding involves cutting trees at about shoulder height, above the level of browsing by animals such as deer.
Why is Epping Forest so important?
Epping Forest is an ‘internationally important' place
because of its unique mix of habitats and species
. It's one of very few large, ancient forests in this part of Britain, and it has lots of rare or important habitats like ancient semi-natural woodland, wood-pasture, old grassland plains, heathlands, and wetlands.
How do humans use deciduous forests?
Humans have exploited deciduous woodlands for
goods and services
for hundreds of years. Deciduous trees provide hardwood, such as oak, for construction. They also provide wood to make charcoal for fuel to heat homes and for cooking.
Does Epping Forest have toilets?
public toilets
and baby changing facilities. a gift shop full of Forest-themed giftware for all ages.
Can you swim in Epping Forest?
Epping Forest is a
private beach
found on the Severn River near Clements Creek. The beach is equipped with docks, swimming lanes, a diving board, and a pier. At the end of the pier, the water is about 10-12 feet deep. A lifeguard is on duty throughout the summer from 11AM until 5PM.
What is special about Epping Forest?
Epping Forest is
the largest public open space in the London area
, at almost 6,000 acres. A former royal hunting forest, it was saved from destruction in the 19th century by the Corporation of London and an act of parliament entrusted the ownership and care of Epping Forest to the City.
How many animals are in Epping Forest?
Epping Forest is home to
over 1600 species
of weird and wonderful fungi.
Can you get lost in Epping Forest?
But it proved once again, that even what starts out as a simple walk in the woods can turn into a minor adventure as long as
you manage
to get lost.
What is an interesting fact about the deciduous forest?
The temperate deciduous forest gets its name because
the temperatures are temperate meaning they are not extreme
. Temperate deciduous forests receive 30 – 60 inches of rain each year and are ranked second only to the rainforest as the rainiest biome.
Is the deciduous forest in danger?
Due to climate change and human interference, our deciduous forests have suffered in many ways:
Flooding
.
Wildfires
.
Storms
.
How humans affect the forest?
Such activities as
commercial and artisanal logging
, large scale land conversion, fuelwood and charcoal production, slash and burn agriculture, harvesting of non-timber forest products, hunting and mining all affect forest biodiversity.
Where do I get off for Epping Forest?
How to Get to Epping Forest. The best way to get to Epping Forest if you're living in London is to take the
Overground to Chingford Station
. Trains depart from Liverpool Street Station and only take 30 minutes and will take you directly to the entrance of Epping Forest.
Can I park in Epping Forest?
Epping Forest provides
more than 30 car parks
for our visitors to use. Together, these serve most of Epping Forest's 2,400 hectares. A number of these car parks also have disabled bays for visitors with blue badges.
Where can I walk in Epping Forest?
- Beech Trail 2.5 miles; 1.5 – 2 hours.
- Chestnut Trail 3.25 miles; 2 hours.
- Gifford Trail 1.25 miles; 1 hour.
- Holly Trail 2.5 miles; 1 hour.
- Hornbeam Trail 3.5 miles; 1.5 hours.
- Lime Trail 1.5 miles; 30 – 40 minutes.
- Oak Trail 6.6 miles; 3 – 4 miles.
- Rowan Trail 1.5 miles; 45 – 60 minutes.
