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Forest Monster Machines!

About Forest Monster Machines!

A unique opportunity to journey beyond the safety cordon and discover first hand what goes on behind the scenes of a timber felling operation. Experience the sights and sounds of the forestry monster machines in action!

How to get there:

Forest Monster Machines! starts at The Forest Cafe in Salcey Forest. Hartwell is the nearest town or village.

Salcey Forest lies between Milton Keynes and Northampton, and is located immediately to the east of the small village of Hartwell.

OS Grid Reference: SP 795 514
Postcode NN7 2HX (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Salcey Forest

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Purpose built small to medium class Harvester - Valmet 911 - has good visibility when working in early thinning
Type of Event:
recreational and tree
Date:
Friday 26 February 2010
Sunday 7 March 2010
Time:
10:00 to 12:00
Age Group:
Suitable for all ages over 5
Cost of Event:
£4 adult, £2 child
Meeting Place:
The Forest Cafe
Clothing Required:
Suitable outdoor clothing and stout boots
Booking Required:
Places are limited so please book in advance
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Northants Office

01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk