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ECN Terrestrial Sites

ALICE HOLT, Surrey
Forest Research  

The history of Alice Holt forest can be traced back over 2000 years and is believed to have originated during the Atlantic period. Iron Age and Roman relics found within the forest point to a long history of human inhabitation. The forest has belonged to the crown since William the Conqueror adopted it as a Royal Hunting Forest. The Forestry Commission has actively managed the forest since 1924 and it has been the focus of research activities since 1946.

Alice Holt Forest Park covers 851 hectares of mainly Corsican pine but approximately 140 ha. of original 1820 oak still remain. The ancient forest is now a truly multi-purpose woodland were research, conservation, timber production and recreation co-exist.

Forest Research have their own web pages for the ECN site at Alice Holt. 

1999 Eclipse: Additional measurements were made to investigate the effects of the eclipse on the weather, transpiration and photosynthesis at Alice Holt.

Contact

Ms Sue Benham

Forest Research
Environmental and Human Sciences Division
Alice Holt Lodge
Wrecclesham, Farnham
Surrey GU10 4LH
Tel: 01420 22255 Fax: 01420 23653
Email: Sue.Benham@forestry.gsi.gov.uk