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    Learning

    Learning activities at Hatfield Forest are divided into those for Primary, Secondary, Higher and Adult Education.

    At the primary level, science themes covered include:

    • Humans and other animals,
    • Living things & their environment,
    • Life processes,
    • Green plants, variation & classification.

    Other topics include Compass and Map activities for Geography, plus a range of Art and Design projects.

    For the secondary level, talks from wardens and the Property Manager are available covering:

    • Hatfield Forest history
    • biodiversity
    • details of tree biology and management (including coppicing and pollarding trees)
    • meeting the National Trust aims of conservation and access for all

    Tailor made programmes can also be arranged for particular topics.

    For students at the higher education level, we have a list of potential research projects available.

    Teaching starts at 10.00am and finishes at approx. 2.30pm, depending on your transport arrangements.

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    Ancient pollarded oak tree with children at Hatfield Forest
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