New Forest, South East Mixed (Wooded)
Author(s): Jeremy Lake
This is an elevated plateau that lies between the Avon Valley (to the west) and the Test Valley and Southampton Water (to the east). Its southern boundary is bounded by the Solent and its northern boundary extends into Wiltshire. The area is a mosaic of ancient woodland, wood pasture, heath, grassland, pasture and arable farmland. Of the area, 29% is in agricultural use and 31% is woodland. There is a surprising amount of built development, particularly around the edges of the area: 9.5% is urban. The remainder of the Character Area is defined as upland, semi-natural or coastal land. The majority (85.9%) is in the New Forest National Park.
- Report Number:
- 135/2020
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 13
- Keywords:
- Landscape Farmstead Historic
