Working in partnership infographic – 2023
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Partnership work to promote the New Forest Code in 2023 increased public awareness and improved safety and protection of the Forest. Communications reached 1.7 million impressions, 350 social media posts, 10 joint press releases, and 975,000 people via newsletters and publications, supported by 20 new information boards. Volunteer and community support included 900 National Park Ambassadors, over 300 volunteer days, and over 1,000 Forestry England volunteer hours, plus operational support for commoning with 110 closures and 180 public information signs. Animal and road safety efforts included 11 joint “Operation Mountie” actions, 90 vehicles stopped, 30 tickets issued, 60 drivers educated, and 10 responsible dog-walking events; thefts from vehicles fell by 50% in car parks with dedicated patrols. Litter and enforcement work covered 40+ community events, 80 km of road litter picks, 195 waste vehicles stopped, and action against 50 drivers. Ranger patrols exceeded 7,000 hours, and PSPO education and enforcement…
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New Forest Code working in partnership 2023 Highlights
Sharing the New Forest Code
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Community support
1.7m+ impressions (up from 1m last year) - 350 social media posts (up from 250)
- 10 joint press releases
- 975,000 people reached via newsletters and publications (up from 500,000 last year)
- 20 tourism information boards featuring the New Forest Code placed in key villages, towns and campsites
New Forest National Park Ambassadors
- National Park volunteers gave over 300 days of volunteering to support the Forest.
- 900 members
- Forestry England volunteers gave over 1,000 hours to supporting patrols and conservation projects across the Forest
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Forestry England’s team helped the commoning community manage the annual drifts for New Forest livestock with
- 110 car park and cycle route closures
- 180 signs to inform the public
New powers - Public Space Protection Orders
- Spoke directly to over 700 people providing education on Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) banning fires/BBQs and petting/feeding ponies.
- Intervened in over 150 incidents of banned behaviour
- Outdoor fires across the New Forest district down by 30% in 2023 compared to 2021.
Animal and road safety
- 11 joint “Operation Mountie” actions to improve animal safety on Forest roads
- 90 cars stopped on Forest roads
- 30 tickets issued for speeding and other offences
- 60 drivers given education
- 10 Responsible dog walking pop up events in New Forest car parks
- 50% drop in thefts from motor vehicles in Forest car parks following dedicated patrols.
Litter
- Supported 40+ community litter picking events
- Carried out litter picks on 80kms of Forest roads collecting over 100 bags of rubbish
- A series of joint fly-tipping spot checks on vehicles carrying waste across the Forest resulted in 195 vehicles stopped.
- Action taken against 50 drivers
Patrols
- 7,000+ hours of ranger patrols
- 30 joint patrols with the emergency services
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Dedicated wildlife patrols and monitoring sessions
- 96 for ground nesting birds
- 35 during the deer rut