""Forest" to the Normans meant an enclosed area where the monarch (or sometimes another aristocrat) had exclusive rights to animals of the chase and the greener

""Forest" to the Normans meant an enclosed area where the monarch (or sometimes another aristocrat) had exclusive rights to animals of the chase and the greenery ("vert") on which they fed. It did not consist only of trees, but included large areas of heathland, grassland and wetlands, productive of food, grazing and other resources." I adore this definition. Forest is so important for modern living as well, although we do not use it necessarily directly for grazing or resources, but as a weekend safe haven from the hectic city life. Sure, I am "grazing" my local forest with my MTB on the weekends, but in a much more eco-friendly way. It fills up my batteries for the coming working week. :)