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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted

In or near Chawleigh.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted — a memorial in South West England, United Kingdom.

Road passing Flashdown Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 3700905

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Eggesford · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted is a memorial located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted is a memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates the establishment of the Forestry Commission and marks the site of the initial tree planting in 1919.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8822, -3.8813
County
Devon
District
Mid Devon
Parish
Wembworthy
Postcode
EX18 7QT
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Nearest railway station
Eggesford — 0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted?
Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX18 7QT), in the parish of Wembworthy.
What is Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted?
Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted — a memorial in South West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted?
The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Chawleigh. Drivers can use postcode EX18 7QT.
Is Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted free to visit?
Yes, Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted is free to enter.
How do I get to Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted?
The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX18 7QT.