Wistman's Wood, Dartmoor National Park - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

It is believed man came to Dartmoor about 10,000 years ago, at the time Dartmoor was covered heavily with stunted woodland, which was cleared by the early farmers except for a few remnants such as Wistman’s Wood in central Dartmoor.
Wiseman’s Wood is situated on high moorland overlooking the West Dart River.

The Plaque says:
Welcome to Wistmans’ Wood
This Reserve has long been known for its stunted oak trees, festooned with mosses and lichens, growing amongst covered boulders.
Over the centuries the wood has changed considerably. In 1620, Tristram Risdon wrote that the trees were “no taller than a man may touch to top with his head”
In 1912, a geological survey party tried to walk the wood but gave up after three hours due to dense vegetation. The average height of the trees today is 6 metres, three times the height they were in 1912.

Park Name: Wistman's Wood, Dartmoor National Park, Historic/Cultural Park: yes Natural Park: yes Recreation Area: yes Wildlife Refuge: yes Park Website: [Web Link] Type of Listing: Plaque/Educational Display Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007 Hiking: yes Camping: no Bicycling: no Off-Roading: no Swimming: no Snorkling/Scuba: no Boating: no Rock Climbing: no Fishing: no Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed Other Type Detail: Not listed Fees in Local Currency: Not Listed Hours available: Not listed Horseback Riding: Not Listed Other Activities: Not listed

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