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Love the Forest awards grant to tackle invasive plants

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Love the Forest media release: Work to remove invasive plants in the New Forest to help wildlife and waterways thrive has received a £5,000 boost thanks to Love the Forest. The Love the Forest scheme is part of the New Forest Trust and secures financial support locally through donations and from the millions of people who … Continued

Join our virtual Authority Meeting – 10 December

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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. While they usually take place at Lymington Town Hall, during the restrictions around Covid-19 we are holding virtual meetings which are streamed live. … Continued

New Forest snapshot survey

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2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year as we confront the pandemic and its impacts on the Forest, our communities and economy.  At the same time we are facing the challenges of nature and climate emergencies. People nationwide have been discovering and enjoying outdoor spaces, many for the first time, with unprecedented numbers coming to … Continued

Community dig explores important Bronze Age monument

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Archaeological excavations in the New Forest have investigated the remains of a highly significant Bronze Age monument dating back more than 4,000 years. The ring ditch monument, on the Beaulieu Estate, is thought to have played an important role in the local community for many generations, although exactly what it was used for remains a … Continued

Learning about the New Forest’s Prehistoric past

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By Hilde van der Heul, Community Archaeologist During recent excavations near Beaulieu, archaeologists and volunteers uncovered the remains of an unusual Bronze Age monument dating back over 4000 years. Archaeological digs were undertaken over two fieldwork seasons in 2018 and 2019 on the Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest and provided a fantastic opportunity for … Continued

Big plans for a little meadow

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A meadow in the New Forest has been secured for nature conservation after being gifted to the New Forest National Park Authority. The half-acre meadow in Godshill borders the open forest and features oak and ash trees, hazel hedges, scrub and a small brook. Three siblings, who wish to remain anonymous, bequeathed the meadow to … Continued

New trail to promote nature play

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A new wild play trail is to be created in the heart of Bransgore village in the New Forest. The trail at Clare Lodge copse will be designed to encourage residents to explore nature and exercise outside. Natural play features will be situated along paths to promote movement and encourage social distancing. Features planned include: … Continued

Planning update: Direction and Notice

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The Authority has recently issued an Article 4 Direction relating to a small area of land in Cadnam, nr Southampton, which withdraws permitted development rights as to fencing and means of enclosure. The Direction and the Notice of the Direction can be found here:

Coronavirus updates

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Our priority remains the safety of the 35,000 people living and working in the National Park and everyone who enjoys the outdoors here. The Government advice is to stay at home, except for specific purposes. It says: ‘You can spend time in an outdoor public place for exercise or recreation either alone or with: members … 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.