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News release from Energise Me A New Forest consortium, led by Energise Me, has been successful in its bid to Arts Council England for £1m. This investment covers the first three years of an exciting place-based project called Culture in Common. Five local organisations will learn from, inspire and enable communities to enjoy, commission and … Continued
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The Naked Pantry and Naked Quench in New Milton has been announced as providing the best Environmental Contribution to the New Forest National Park. The zero-waste and plastic-free grocery and coffee shop beat off stiff competition from other finalists at the New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards ceremony last week. As part of the New Forest … Continued
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Joint news release with Solent LEP In recognition of the globally important COP 26 conference currently taking place, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has, together with partners, published a vitally important environmental reference point for the region – the Natural Capital Assessment of the New Forest. Councillor Dan Fitzhenry, Chair of the Solent LEP … Continued
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As the COP26 discussions in Glasgow try to find ways of tackling the world’s climate crisis, councils, universities and businesses making up the Greenprint Partnership are planning a green recovery for our region. The Partnership members are determined that as we emerge from the economic and social disruption of Covid we take the opportunity to … Continued
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Grants to tackle the climate and nature emergency in the New Forest The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting green groups to apply for grants to help fund sustainable living projects in the National Park. Since 2006 around £2.4 million in grants has funded over 300 projects that help protect the New Forest’s precious … Continued
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As the winter season approaches and autumn draws to a close, you begin to notice the Forest emptying with a decrease of visitors after a late summer flurry of staycations due to the pandemic’s foreign travel restrictions. The autumnal colours have developed slightly later with warmer weather and fewer frosts, yet with higher rainfall than … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority and the charity SPUD are launching a new three-year artist in residence programme. The new partnership will deliver a programme of six artistic residencies and accompanying exhibitions focused on the New Forest. Each successful participant will be hosted by SPUD, with two artists in residence each year, part funded … Continued
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The Resources, Audit and Performance Committee (RAPC) is responsible for overseeing financial matters, the annual Authority budget, performance monitoring, HR and other resources and audit functions and often considers reports on key issues before reporting on these to the Authority. The meetings take place throughout the year and are open to the public. The next one … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority is calling on people and community groups to join them in the New Forest Climate and Nature Challenge. The NFNPA declared a climate and nature emergency in January 2020 and has committed to work with partners and communities to ensure the National Park is ‘net zero with nature’ by … Continued
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With darker nights and the clocks changing this weekend drivers are warned to always be prepared to stop for New Forest animals. November and December are the deadliest months for New Forest livestock as days become shorter and clocks go back with most accidents taking place between 5pm and 10pm on weekdays and involving local … 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.
