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New Forest educational resources

Explore this section of the website to find further resources that support and extend your learning about the New Forest. You can also search different topics across our website and look at the news and blogs page for articles relating to your current areas of interest. 

All resources are tried and tested by teachers and educators in the New Forest and provide a variety of ways to learn more about the New Forest National Park.

Digital resources

See our ‘Bite-sized New Forest’ YouTube playlist linked here for clips on a variety of topics relating to the New Forest, including wildlife, habitats, history and heritage.

Explore the New Forest through the ages with our interactive timeline here.

Find out more about the UK’s other National Parks on the National Parks UK website here.

Find out about Commoning with the Shared Forest Toolkit, designed by teacher, Commoner and outdoor learning expert Lyndsey Stride. Head to the Commoners Defence Associations’ website for more and to download the resources. Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

Climate and nature resources

Videos and follow-up activities that bring the New Forest to life, perfect for the classroom. Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

The pre-recorded assembly will focus on one climate and nature hero (sphagnum moss) who is found in the wetlands of the New Forest. As the New Forest is a mosaic of habitats, we wanted to bring to life a plant that is incredibly important but that many do not know about. It is a great introduction to the special qualities of the New Forest, climate change and climate and nature heroes and encourages students to think about climate and nature heroes that are close to them.

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Padlet resources

Climate Champions investigates how New Forest habitats are helping tackle climate change! Best suited to 6-12-year-olds, your young people will have the opportunity to vote on which habitat should be awarded the prestigious prize of Climate Champion!

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Escape the classroom by joining Wanda and Wise Welly on their day out and about. See why the New Forest is so special and find out about the New Forest Code. How can we be responsible visitors?

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Downloadable resources

Download a mixture of indoor and outdoor resources, with clear instructions and ideas, ready to print, cut and use straight away with your class. We hope these activities, workshops and games will help you teach your class or group about the special qualities of the New Forest National Park and encourage them to care for the area. Most resources are suitable for a wide range of age groups and have been grouped by the following themes: heritage, wildlife and habitats.

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