Memorials & monuments · South West England
Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted
In or near Chawleigh.
Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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 england-south-west, 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
Sources
- osm: node/4483865995 (ODbL)
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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 england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forestry Commission 1919 - First Trees Planted?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 0.8 km away. 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.