It is a relatively recent afforestation - and the largest within the region of Søhøjlandet -, raised primarily in 1994 on former agricultural fields.
New trees are still being planted here occasionally and the forest is planned to cover a total of 650 ha, in the future.
Although located entirely within Aarhus Municipality, True Skov is administered by the State of Denmark.
Motor vehicles are not allowed, but the pathways are used for a range of activities like strolling, horseback trotting, jogging and cross-country skiing in the winter.
[1] The north western parts holds a sail plane landing strip and caution is advised here.