The densely wooded Micheldever Forest lies to the east of the M3 motorway.

Despite the incursion of a new motorway service area at Shroner Wood in 2001, these woods are still fairly extensive, and far enough from human habitation to support a good variety of wildlife.

Oak, beech, lime and elm are among the trees in this area, together with ash, birch, hornbeam, chestnut, pine, alder, holly and wild cherry. The forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers; bluebells and primroses are prominent in spring, with wood anemones, wood sorrel, solomon's seal and orchids all taking their turn.

Some of the trees are the result of recent plantations and some are maintained by the traditional coppicing methods. Bats, woodpeckers, tree-creepers, nuthatches, tawny owls and other birds all live within this habitat, and you can also find roe deer, badgers, butterflies and insects.

Each area of woodland varies in age and content and consequently supports slightly different flora and fauna. The forest is open to the public, and the well-defined tracks are popular with walkers.