The New Forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. Being...
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The New Forest National Park is a wonderful place to live, with peaceful hamlets, bustling villages and thriving communities.
Being in nature is good for us! This is something we often...
The New Forest National Park offers outstanding learning opportunities for schools and...
Become a New Forest Ambassador Many people enjoy living in or close...
Volunteers are hugely important in helping us achieve National Park purposes. We...
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We are actively seeking new opportunities to work...
The Green Health Hub is a directory for...
Being in nature is good for us! This...
Being in nature is good for us! This is something we often feel intuitively when we go outside on a nice day or take a trip to the countryside or the coast.
This section is for local councillors and others who want to know about the National Park Authority and our work in your area.
The New Forest National Park Authority and the...
There are 37 parishes and towns wholly or...
The New Forest Trust has grants from £50...
This fund helps improve local countryside access and...
Do you need funding for a community project in the New Forest? Use the links below to find out more information. For helpful and friendly advice before making an application, contact our grants officer on 01590 646634 or email scf@newforestnpa.gov.uk. For school travel grants, see our web page www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/travelgrant
Our education team and rangers work with young people every single week to inspire them to love the National Park. In this section you can download teaching resources, book school visits, find out about our schemes for teenagers and much more.
The New Forest National Park Authority has...
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We want to ensure the things that make...
The New Forest has now been declared a...
Whether you’re far away from the forest, out and about in the National Park, or live here and want to commit some time and energy, everyone can get involved and help keep this unique place special for now and future generations.
Stunning scenery, changing seasons and historic culture make the New Forest National Park a magnificent place to explore, photograph and film at any time of year. Within this section you will find beautiful images from local photographers and details of arts events and opportunities revealing the best of the National Park. Stay up to date via our New Forest Arts Facebook page.
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Over the years, the National Park Authority has...