Boundary markers
The boundary of the New Forest National Park has been marked with local wood that reflects the history and landscape of the New Forest.
These stylised, 1.5 metre high, tree-shaped markers are made from Douglas fir from Lady Cross Inclosure near Brockenhurst and oak from Lodgehill Inclosure near Lyndhurst and they were made at the Forestry Commission's local workshop in Burley, all within the National Park.
Of the 46 wooden markers, nine are on long distance footpaths and 37 are on roads.
Four metal signs are planned for trunk roads (M27, A31 and A36) ensuring that all the main entry points around the perimeter of the National Park are marked, a total of 50 locations.
The boundary markers are part of a bigger initiative to reduce the total number of signs on the Forest. Well over 100 damaged and redundant signs have been taken down.
The final stage of marking the boundary has now started; 75mm diameter zinc discs bearing a textured, unpainted logo of the National Park are being placed on existing posts where minor footpaths enter the National Park.
We are keen to ensure all these markers are kept in good condition, so if you see one that has been damaged, please contact the National Park Authority on 01590 646600 to report what needs to be done. Thank you.
