18 December 2025
Climate
Act together now
The climate crisis is the most significant long-term threat to the extraordinary New Forest landscape and the people and wildlife that rely on it.
We’re working with partners and communities to combat the effects of the climate and nature emergencies and keep the New Forest beautiful and sustainable. Find out how we can all get involved.
What are the climate issues?
We’re already seeing warmer, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers.
It’s likely we’ll see an increase in the intensity and frequency of storms and extreme weather events. This is already impacting our wildlife, local livelihoods and people’s health.
What we're doing about climate change
We and our partners and communities are already working to both:
- reduce or prevent the effects of climate change (known as mitigation)
- help the Forest – its landscape, wildlife and people – become more resilient and withstand the effects of climate change (known as adaptation).
By making changes now, we can make a positive difference to the New Forest and the planet for future generations.
What we can all do to tackle climate change
Here are some top tips to live more sustainably and reduce our impact on climate and nature.
Join hundred of others in committing to take simple steps to a greener lifestyle.
Reducing our organisation's impact on the environment
The New Forest National Park Authority is taking steps to reduce its own impact and reach ‘net zero’ by 2030. Find out how we’re doing.
Our progress
All National Parks must have a Partnership Plan to guide and co-ordinate the work of all those with an interest and influence in the National Park – statutory organisations, land managers, businesses, local communities and user groups. Find out how the partners are doing.