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The New Forest National Park Authority has announced three new appointments to its board. Victoria Mander joins the Authority as a member today (1 September), replacing Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre after his term ended on 31 August. Victoria is a wildlife conservationist whose love and knowledge of the New Forest began in childhood. She has been appointed … Continued
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Over 240 people have signed up to become New Forest National Park Ambassadors since the scheme was launched last month. The scheme was set up by the National Park Authority and parish councils after local people said they wanted to get involved more in helping to care for the Forest’s internationally-important landscape and its wildlife. … Continued
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Whether it’s den building, bug hunting, balancing on logs or something else that grabs a child’s imagination, free play within nature offers countless benefits. To inspire families to explore nature, we‘ve created a new podcast all about wild play and having fun outdoors. If you’re not sure what wild play is or are thinking about … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority has approved the planning development proposal on the site of the former Fawley power station. At a virtual meeting today, the Authority’s Planning Committee approved the scheme which has been five years in the planning, and is the most significant to have ever been considered by the National Park … Continued
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Tune in to our Extraordinary Planning Meeting which will discuss the site of the former Fawley power station. The meeting will be streamed live at 10am on 28 July 2020, and everyone is welcome to watch/listen in. Click here to join. The recording will be available for one month via the same link. In April we … Continued
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Over 50 retailers have removed disposable barbecues from sale in a bid to protect the New Forest National Park from being destroyed by fire. More than half the National Park is internationally protected because of its rare wildlife yet large numbers of disposable barbecues have been used while the Forest is at high risk of … Continued
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New Forest National Park Authority archaeologists dig deep into some fascinating online history resources available, in their latest video. To celebrate the Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology (which runs until 19 July), Gareth Owen and Lawrence Shaw show you how you can use the internet to discover more about New Forest history and … Continued
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Six organisations have come together to launch a new code to help protect the landscape, livestock and wildlife of the New Forest. The New Forest code focuses on nine simple ways visitors and residents can help care for this unique place. It has been put together by the New Forest National Park Authority with partners … Continued
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Fascinating accounts of commoning life have been brought together in a new collection of memories and photographs. Through Our Ancestors’ Eyes features the stories of 20 families and hundreds of photographs depicting commoning, forestry and agriculture in the Forest. The project was part of Our Past, Our Future, a £4.4 million Landscape Partnership Scheme for … Continued
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As lockdown measures are eased from 4 July, tourism body Go New Forest and the New Forest National Park Authority are calling on holidaymakers to plan ahead and book in advance so they can enjoy their stay safely and help protect the National Park. They and other Forest organisations have launched a New Forest Code … 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.
