Millennium Forest
A restored native forest of ebony and gumwood trees on wasteland near the airport, an ecological project to bring back St Helena's original vegetation, good for walks and birdwatching
The Millennium Forest began in 2000, with the aim of restoring the long-lost “Great Forest” in the dry Long Wood area of the island's northeast. Volunteers and students have planted tens of thousands of St Helena's endemic trees, including St Helena gumwood. Simple trails pass through the site, where you can see endemic plants and the habitat of the St Helena wirebird, the island's only endemic land bird. Admission is free. It can be reached by car from Longwood, and it suits visitors interested in ecology.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Longwood House
- Diana's Peak National Park
- Napoleon's Tomb
- Briars Pavilion
- Heart Shaped Waterfall
- High Knoll Fort
- Jamestown Main Street & Castle Gardens
- St James' Church