Burwood Forest

Burwood Forest

Evergreen and deciduous forest.
General information
Location	Moorland
Area	9,112 sq mi

Burwood Forest is a large mixed evergreen and deciduous forest stretching across parts of Moorland and, previously, parts of Ostland (now Burwood) in northeast Keltia. The forest has some of the most sizable concentrations of old growth forest in the area and was standing when the first settlers from Nova England arrived in the area and named it Burwood. The forest covers a large area of over nine-thousand square miles stretching from just north of Fort Hunter and north to the outskirts of Copthorne and St Joseph's. Although initially avoided by developers for its rough terrain, encroachment by industrialization was eventually halted by Nova England and the forests were preserved. Some areas were set aside for sustainable timber harvesting while others were dedicated as permanently protected parks with many hiking trails, campgrounds and other public amenities. Drought conditions in 1727 and the carelessness of campers were said to blame for the Burwood Wildfires that now threaten much of the forest. The fires were extinguished by late 1728, but the loss of forest was estimated to be around 10,000 acres. Conservation efforts are underway to replant the forests and provide safeguards against future fires, such as building firebreaks and conducting regular controlled burns.

In 1729 the Witan approved a measure designating most of Burwood as conservation forest. The Burwood Parks Commission was created to oversee management of the parks, and the lands were divided into five separate park areas under the one umbrella agency.

Burwood Royal Parks, circa 1729

Park Name	Amenities
Burwood Forest - Central Parklands	Limited use: hiking, camping
Loch Forth Highlands Park	Limited use: hiking, camping, fishing
Burwood ATV Park	Exclusive use: ATV usage allowed, seasonal hunting
Western Woods Park	Exclusive use: Sustainable timber forest
Huntsland Forest Park	Limited use: hiking, camping, hunting