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NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY The National Forest Company is a private company aiming to convert one third of the land within the boundaries of The National Forest (135 km², 33,000 acres) to Woodland , by persuading landowners to alter their land-use. It is described as "a Forest in the making" and it is hoped to increase Tourism and Forestry -related jobs in the area. By 2006, over 6 million trees had been planted, increasing the Tree cover from 6% to 17%. The transformation of the landscape is beginning to take effect as the first tiny Whips to be planted in the early 90's are growing into substantial trees. Eventually it will be a mosaic of woodland, open spaces, agricultural farm land, villages and towns. ATTRACTIONS WITHIN THE NATIONAL FOREST
A number of other tourist attractions lie within the National Forest area including the medieval castle at Ashby De La Zouch , Swadlincote Ski Centre , the stately home of Calke Abbey , and 19th century blast furnace, Moira Furnace . As well as Ashby De La Zouch , the towns of Burton Upon Trent , Swadlincote and Coalville are also located within the forest area. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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