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Wildlife at Thetford Forest Park
East Anglia
England
Thetford and Brandon are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: TL813879
 Thetford Forest is a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves providing the ideal setting for a day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life.
Many of our visitors are attracted by the peace and tranquility of Thetford Forest as well as the wide range of recreation facilities. There is something for everyone.
Mammals: We have information about Red deer, Roe deer and Fallow deer
Birds: We have information about Nightjar and Woodlark
Insects and reptiles: CONSERVATION NEWS - The Forestry Commission have just announced a committment, in association with Butterfly Conservation, to improve the plight of butterflies and moths in our forests. The Lepidoptera on Forestry Commission Land in England Conservation Strategy 2007 - 2017 is a committment by Forestry Commission England and Butterfly Conservation to conserve and increase populations of butterflies and moths in the nation's woodlands.
Locally, at Cranwich Camp, the restoration of heathland has created a haven for endangered butterflies and moths. One area, managed as grassland, is now home to the rare Lunar Yellow Underwing moth, while the Grizzled Skipper butterfly has returned after 20 years thanks to careful management. Habitats: We have information about Lowland heath
How to get there:
Thetford Forest Park is located on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk in the heart of Breckland in East Anglia. Major roads leading to Thetford Forest Park are the M11 from London, the A11 from Norwich or Newmarket and the A14 from Cambridge or Ipswich.
Ordnance Survey Explorer 229 - Thetford Forest in the Brecks.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Rishbeth Wood
The Kings Forest
High Lodge Forest Centre
West Stow
High Ash
Thorpe Woodlands
Lynford Arboretum and Lakes
Lynford Stag
Mayday
High Lodge Forest Centre Christmas Tree Sales
Cranberry Rough
St Helens
Great Hockham
Santon Downham
Two Mile Bottom
Shouldham Warren
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A policy of Open Access exists in Thetford Forest for horse riders, as a consequence there are very few waymarked trails. Ordnance Survey map Explorer 229 shows the area owned by the Forestry Commission and open to the public for horse riding. We recommend that the areas north of the railway line are the most suitable as this is away from the the main concentation of visitors using High Lodge and the cycle trails. All forest users must heed notices in the forest especially those referring to 'Forest Operations'. For CARRIAGE DRIVERS we recommend parking and deboxing along the Lime Tree Avenue or at the Forest Offices, both at Santon Downham. |
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