Forest of Dean expansion begins with planting of 120,000 trees (www.bbc.com)

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A forest will be extended for the first time in more than 200 years as plans to plant 120,000 this winter get under way.

After buying Hoarthorn's Farm in late 2024, Forestry England will plant thousands of trees at the 88-hectare (217 acre) site near Berry Hill in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.

Tom Brockington, area manager for Forestry England, said the move is "very significant" with between 1,000 and 1,500 trees being planted per day in the forest's first expansion since 1817.

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