Trees notable for their size, form, age, species or colours were used to add interest and highlights. The layout of trees and species in parks and gardens can often indicate the period or periods of historical development.
Trees and Woodlands on Historic Sites
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The idea of the avenue dates back to the sixteenth century where they were used to impose a geometrical design on the landscape. -
Many earthworks are covered in trees; either through neglect and natural succession or, in many cases, by design and deliberate planting.
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