Tag: Danny Lake-Giguère

by Medievalists.net April 26, 2026

How Medieval Kings Took Control of Forests in Normandy

Danny Lake-Giguère explores how the management of Normandy’s forests changed after 1204, becoming an important part of the growth of royal government in medieval France.

by Medievalists.net April 11, 2026

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How Medieval Normandy Managed Its Forests

Forests were at the heart of medieval life, supplying everything from fuel and building materials to grazing land and industrial resources. Danny Lake-Giguère examines how rulers in Normandy developed increasingly sophisticated systems to regulate, protect, and profit from these vital landscapes.