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The New Forest National Park Authority and Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have launched their annual awards to celebrate rural successes and achievements in the New Forest. Nominations are now open for the ninth New Forest Awards, which are supported by Moore Barlow and the New Forest Agricultural Show Society. The awards celebrate the … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority is celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by offering grants of up to £10,000 to help fund projects around sustainable living and creating spaces for nature in the National Park. With £30,000 in funding available, the NPA is looking to continue its success in supporting local projects that help tackle … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting comments on updated design guidance for the parish of Hyde in the north-west of the New Forest. A Village Design Statement (VDS) is a way for local communities to set out guidelines for the design of any new development in their area and adds local detail to … Continued
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The New Forest is a wonderfully unique area that needs protecting. We need people’s help to make sure this ancient landscape is properly maintained and safeguarded. This is where our New Forest Ambassadors come in. The New Forest Ambassador Scheme was created in partnership with New Forest District Council and parish councils as a result … Continued
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Joint press release: The New Forest Spring Clean ran from 25 March to 10 April this year and saw local litter heroes across the New Forest helping to protect the environment. The New Forest Spring Clean is a joint initiative between ourselves, Forestry England, New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council, National Trust and the … Continued
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New planning guidelines have been agreed for new and larger temporary ‘pop up’ campsites within the New Forest National Park, to help protect the environment and local communities. From 30 September 2022, temporary 28-day campsites with 51 pitches or more, and any 28-day campsite established after 1 March 2020 will need planning permission from the … Continued
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National retailers have stopped selling disposable BBQs following calls to protect the environment. Two years ago, the New Forest National Park Authority called on retailers in and around the New Forest to remove disposable BBQs from sale and for a continued ban on fires and BBQs in the open countryside of the National Park. It … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority has responded to the Government’s consultation on the future of protected landscapes – National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It comes after the Government set out its proposals earlier this year following an independent Landscapes Review published in 2019. Our new Partnership Plan has five objectives which correspond well … Continued
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Climate change is a serious consideration for trees with the ever increasing number of storm events. Since the end of November 2021, the UK has experienced seven named storms, with Storm Eunice on 18 February having a significant effect on the New Forest. Storm Eunice brought major weather impacts, winds gusted at over 81mph in … Continued
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During this year’s Awakening Festival, we asked 4-11 year olds to show us how they’ve been helping climate and nature through an artwork. One entry was selected at random, and the winner received an interactive AR globe from Playshifu. Take a look at some of the inspiring entries from these young artists and read about … 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.
