It is a Special Area of Conservation and Windsor Forest is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. Landscaped woodland gardens are Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
Windsor Forest's unique status as a conservation area is complemented by its recognition as a Grade I Nature Conservation Review site. The beautifully maintained woodland gardens within the forest also hold significant historical value, earning them Grade I listing on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.