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The New Forest National Park Authority has agreed a new plan of action in response to the climate and nature emergencies. Since its creation in 2005, the New Forest NPA has recognised the importance of adapting to climate change and preventing or reducing its effects. As part of a renewed focus to tackle the climate … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust have been awarded £28,000 to improve Landford Bog for rare plants, invertebrates and reptiles. The nature reserve – the size of 11 football pitches – is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is an internationally rare wet heath and bog. Now National Grid is … Continued
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A Landscapes Review was published today with 27 recommendations to Government. The Report considers the next steps for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). Here’s our response: New Forest National Park Authority Chairman Oliver Crosthwaite Eyre said: ‘We welcome the publication of the Review of Designated Landscapes and are grateful to everyone … Continued
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Electric bike demos, solar farm tours and wildlife gardens are just some of the highlights of The Big Green Weekend in the National Park. Property owners in and around the National Park who have electric cars, rainwater harvesting systems, biomass boilers or other energy-saving technology in their homes and gardens are opening their doors for … Continued
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There are no jaguars or giant anacondas in the New Forest National Park. But, when it comes to ecological importance, this place is home to habitats that are actually rarer than the mighty Amazon rainforest. Why? Because the New Forest has the most extensive area of heathland – land that is below 300 metres in … Continued
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Some of the most innovative, sympathetic and ingenious new buildings in the New Forest have been celebrated with awards. The area’s distinctive and attractive buildings make an important contribution to the unique character of the National Park’s communities. Now the best new developments over the past three years have been recognised in the New Forest … Continued
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Press release from Bird Aware Solent of which we are a Partner. Walkers, joggers and users of our wonderful Solent coast have all been treated to flocks of fantastic coastal birds over the winter, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. As the temperature gets milder, birds that have been a common … Continued
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By Zoe Cox, Community Manager, Forestry Commission South Forest District Everywhere you look there are signs of springs; the first few flowers bursting into bloom, the start of blossom on the trees, and signs of green shoots and buds beginning to emerge. These new signs of life are easy to see but there is also … Continued
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If you have visited the coast recently you may have noticed something magical is happening there – the shoreline is alive with water birds. From the New Forest to West Wittering and all along the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, 125,000 birds visit the Solent from faraway places such as Siberia and Greenland. … Continued
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We have submitted our response to the Government’s Designated Landscapes Review which will decide what the future of England’s cherished designated landscapes will look like. In October, Environment Secretary Michael Gove and writer Julian Glover invited the public to respond to a Call for Evidence, which forms part of the Designated Landscapes Review, overseen by a panel chaired … 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.
