Thetford Forest

Thetford Forest

1. Britain's largest lowland pine forest

2. Off farm diversification

   • Paintballing
   • Outdoor survival skills
   • Segway track
   • Go ape
   • Guided walks
   • Horse riding
   • Parks
   • Cycle tracks
   • Electric forest

3. Development of rural energy

   • Solar panels
     • On café
     • On Toilet block
     • Visitor tells us these have been in place for a few years

4. Arts and Media projects

   • 6 big music festivals this year in the summer
     • Acts including Status Quo, Erasure, Simple Minds, The Script, Westlife and Bryan Ferry
   • High Lodge festivals
   • Brings in 4000-8000 people for each festival

5. Near by R.A.F base

   • 10 Aircraft counted in 16 minutes

6. High noise pollution

   • Disturbs wildlife

7. Air pollution

8. www.forestry.gov.uk

9. Local visitor travels two miles, 2-3 times a week

   • Would like an improvement in accessibility
   • Described the area as homely, peaceful and spacious