For many hundreds of years, Epping Forest has been used by monarchs of England for hunting deer.
-local people were allowed to use the forest for:
- grazing animals
- collecting firewood
Pollarding was used to manage the woodland. This involves:
- cutting the tree at about shoulder height (above the height of animals)
- the trees will then reshoot, and so new wood for the future is produced
- this is an example of sustainable development
In 1878, a law was passed to keep Epping Forest unenclosed and unbuilt on, so it would be an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of people.
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