Knightwood Oak, Historic oak tree in New Forest, United Kingdom.
Knightwood Oak is one of the largest and oldest oak trees in the New Forest, with a trunk girth of about 7 meters and an age exceeding 500 years. The tree shows clear signs of past management practices in its growth pattern and overall form.
The tree was last pollarded in the mid-19th century, creating the distinctive form visible today. This management practice occurred when it was already around 200 years old.
During the Victorian period, people traveled from far away to see this tree, earning it the title Queen of the Forest. The name shows how much visitors of that era saw it as a natural wonder worthy of special journeys.
A gravel path leads from the nearby car park to the tree, where fencing protects the root system from trampling. The flat walk is easy to manage for most visitors.
Forestry scientists collected twigs from the tree in 2006 to grow genetically identical saplings and preserve its genetic material. These cuttings ensure that its heritage can be maintained for the future.
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