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In celebration of #southasianheritagemonth we remember the 3,000 Indian soldiers who were patients at the Lady Hardinge Hospital in Brockenhurst between 1914-1915. These soldiers from the 7th (Meerut) and 3rd (Lahore) Divisions of the Indian Army Corps had fought in Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force. Today, three remain in Brockenhurst, buried at St Nicholas … Continued
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By Chris Fairhead Meet Peter Niccolls, a 38-year-old New Forest Marque producer and Commoner with a unique herd of pedigree Dexter cows. Being a generational New Forest commoner, Peter has a wealth of knowledge and experience that has allowed him to be at the forefront of sustainable beef farming in the New Forest. Peter’s farming … Continued
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Diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago, days before her 31st birthday and then secondary cancer months later (spread to the spine), Rosie Hellawell (37) has since found a therapeutic connection with the New Forest. Rosie and her dog Cola regularly walk in the New Forest and along the local coastline, finding a sense of … Continued
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Columbian NGO Terrasos recently met the New Forest National Park Authority and visited the Cadland Estate near Fawley to discuss how to fund large-scale nature restoration projects. Terrasos has helped improve 23,000 hectares of habitat in Columbia after identifying degraded land which needs to be restored and sourcing funding. Working with Palladium, a company specialising … Continued
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[Natural England press release] The nearly 52-mile continuous walking route takes you from Calshot to Portsmouth via Gosport. The Calshot to Gosport stretch and the Gosport to Portsmouth stretch are the first complete sections of the England Coast Path in Hampshire to open. These new sections, the 21st and 22nd to open, will form part … Continued
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The summer marks the end of another successful year for the Apprentice Ranger programme at the New Forest National Park Authority. The programme started back in 2016 with an aim to make it easier for young people to enter conservation job roles. The 16-month apprenticeship consists of five placements at the National Park Authority and … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority and the CLA have announced the winners of the 2022 New Forest National Park Awards. Now in their ninth year, the awards celebrate the wonderful people who support the New Forest’s environment and rural economy. This year a record 130 nominations were received for the best businesses, organisations and … Continued
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Organisations caring for the New Forest National Park are calling on communities, businesses and partners to join them in tackling the nature and climate emergencies. The Re:New Forest approach sets out a vision of a New Forest moving towards net zero, with wildlife habitats restored, thriving local communities, and more people caring for the Forest … Continued
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The New Forest Marque has teamed up with the New Forest Hamper Company to launch a specially curated range of hampers brimming with New Forest produce. Three new luxury hampers offer a unique way to gift family and friends a taste of the New Forest, supporting local businesses linked to the local landscape, who have … Continued
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Our 22 members meet regularly to make decisions on matters relating to what we do as a National Park Authority. These meetings take place throughout the year and are open to the public. The next one will take place on Thursday 14 July 2022 at 10am. This meeting will be held in the Linden Hall at … Continued
Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
