Araucaria Plantation

Wood, Forest in Norfolk Breckland

England

Araucaria Plantation

Tottington Road Tottington Road looking west near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Tottington Road Credit: Claire Evans

Araucaria Plantation, Norfolk, also known as Norfolk Island Pine Plantation, is a unique and picturesque forest located on Norfolk Island, a small island in the South Pacific Ocean. The plantation is famous for its impressive collection of Araucaria heterophylla trees, also known as Norfolk Island Pines, which are native to the island.

The plantation covers a vast area of land, with rows upon rows of these majestic evergreen trees. The Norfolk Island Pines can reach heights of up to 200 feet, with their symmetrical and slender trunks towering over the landscape. The trees have a distinctive appearance, with their straight trunks and upward-growing branches covered in dense, dark green foliage.

Araucaria Plantation, Norfolk, is a popular tourist attraction and a favorite spot for nature lovers and photographers. Visitors can explore the plantation through well-maintained walking paths that meander through the forest, providing stunning views of the towering pines. The plantation offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, with the gentle rustling of leaves and the fresh scent of pine filling the air.

Apart from their aesthetic appeal, the Araucaria heterophylla trees also serve an important ecological role. They provide habitat and food for various bird species, including the Norfolk Island Green Parrot, which is endemic to the island. The plantation also plays a crucial role in preserving the biodiversity of the island, as it serves as a sanctuary for many native plant species.

Overall, Araucaria Plantation, Norfolk, is a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and scenic natural experience. Its towering Norfolk Island Pines and serene atmosphere create a captivating and memorable setting for visitors to enjoy.

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Araucaria Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.547388/0.82178475 or Grid Reference TL9198. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tottington Road Tottington Road looking west near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Tottington Road
Tottington Road looking west near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Entering Thompson Speed restriction of Thompson, Norfolk.
Entering Thompson
Speed restriction of Thompson, Norfolk.
Village Hall Thompson village hall Thompson, Norfolk.
Village Hall
Thompson village hall Thompson, Norfolk.
Road Sign Finger post at Thompson, Norfolk.
Road Sign
Finger post at Thompson, Norfolk.
Cross Roads Road junction at Thompson, Norfolk.
Cross Roads
Road junction at Thompson, Norfolk.
Griston Road Griston Road looking north east near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Griston Road
Griston Road looking north east near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Footpath Footpath to Thompson church near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Footpath
Footpath to Thompson church near to Thompson, Norfolk.
No More Knotweed Compare this photo of Low Common Farm with Jonathan Billingers of 2007 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/473894" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/473894">Link</a> and the Knotweed appears to have been eradicated. Near to Thompson, Norfolk.
No More Knotweed
Compare this photo of Low Common Farm with Jonathan Billingers of 2007 Link and the Knotweed appears to have been eradicated. Near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Country Road Country road near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Country Road
Country road near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Silverdell Silverdell house near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Silverdell
Silverdell house near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Road Junction Road junction near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Road Junction
Road junction near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Country Lane Country lane near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Country Lane
Country lane near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Crop Spraying Crop spraying near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Crop Spraying
Crop spraying near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Finger Post Finger post road sign near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Finger Post
Finger post road sign near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Footpath And Road Footpath leading to Merton Church as seen leaving Crows Lane at Merton, Norfolk.
Footpath And Road
Footpath leading to Merton Church as seen leaving Crows Lane at Merton, Norfolk.
Village Sign Village sign on the village green plus shelter and post box at Merton, Norfolk. For close up of the two different sides of the village sign see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142">Link</a>
Village Sign
Village sign on the village green plus shelter and post box at Merton, Norfolk. For close up of the two different sides of the village sign see Link and Link
Village Sign One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138">Link</a>
Village Sign
One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see Link and Link
Village Sign One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138">Link</a>
Village Sign
One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see Link and Link
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Araucaria Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL9198 (Lat: 52.547388, Lng: 0.82178475)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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