Pollards Ancient and Modern
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Pollards Ancient and Modern by Glyn Baker as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Glyn Baker Taken: 24 Oct 2010
The Oak tree in the foreground has not been lopped for decades whereas the hornbeam behind has had a trim quite recently. Chigwell Row Wood is a 15 acre fragment of woodland owned by Epping Forest District Council http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/council_services/planning/countrycare/sites/chigwell_row_lnr.asp. It was once part of the Royal Forest of Essex see http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Chigwell%20Row%20Wood.htm for more info.