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As well as the famous New Forest ponies, the Park abounds with other wildlife and rare flora and fauna such as the sand lizard, Dartford Warbler and wild gladiolus.
The landscape is a rare and fascinating mosaic of ancient and ornamental woodland, pine plantations, open heath, pasture, valley mires, salt marsh, surprisingly dramatic coastlines and picturesque villages.
With an intriguing history extending from the time of King William the Conqueror through to witchcraft and literary connections there is a great deal to discover about England's newest National Park.
For a good introduction to what is special about the National Park, download our awareness panels which are to be displayed at a number of sites around the Forest.
