Environmental scheme makes New Forest fit for the future
By creo
A multi-million pound scheme is continuing to benefit the New Forest.
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April’s wildlife highlights
By creo
This month keep an eye out for ground nesting birds when you’re out and about in the Forest this spring, as they are easily disturbed and frightened from their nests. April is the busiest month for arrivals and departures in the Forest, as migrating birds from Africa and southern Europe flock into the UK to … Continued
Gardeners can join fight against invasive plant
By creo
New Forest organisations are appealing to gardeners to help combat an invasive non-native plant which is harming local wetlands.
March’s wildlife highlights
By creo
Spring officially arrives with the spring equinox around 21 March, when daytime and nighttime are of equal length. New life is visible everywhere in the New Forest. As a long winter comes to an end and spring begins to flourish, why not get outside and bring your kids to our wild play day at the … Continued
February’s wildlife highlights
By creo
This is the latest in a year-long series of monthly blogs, featuring seasonal highlights from the natural world in the New Forest. Keep an eye out for them as you explore the Forest this month. In February there are some days when spring seems to be just around the corner, and others when winter keeps … Continued
Revealing the vital role of the New Forest in the First World War
By creo
Fascinating stories about the role the New Forest played in the First World War are revealed in a new exhibition opening this weekend.
January’s wildlife highlights
By creo
This is the latest in a year-long series of monthly blogs, featuring seasonal highlights from the natural world in the New Forest. Keep an eye out for them as you explore the Forest this month and find out how to volunteer in the area at our volunteer fair. The New Year can bring the coldest … Continued
World War I flying ace commemorated
By creo
On 12 March 1928, World War I flying ace Flight Lieutenant Samuel ‘Kink’ Kinkead took off in a seaplane from RAF Calshot in the New Forest.