At over 600 years or so old, the Knoghtwood Oak is reputed to be one of the oldest trees in the forest. When it was much younger it has been pollarded causing the growth of multiple uprights; this practice used to produce timber without killing the tree was outlawed in 1698 to protect timber for the navy. Fantastic tree.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Knightwood Oak
At over 600 years or so old, the Knoghtwood Oak is reputed to be one of the oldest trees in the forest. When it was much younger it has been pollarded causing the growth of multiple uprights; this practice used to produce timber without killing the tree was outlawed in 1698 to protect timber for the navy. Fantastic tree.
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