Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

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Children and young people

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Our education and youth team and rangers work with young people every single week to inspire them to love and care for the New Forest National Park and connect with nature.

In this section, you can find information to help you book a school visit, learn about our schemes for young people of all ages, download training resources and much more.

You can also explore our Youth portal and New Forest education providers to find the right opportunities for you.

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Schools and groups

The New Forest National Park offers outstanding learning opportunities for schools and groups. If you are a school teacher, home educator, college leader or university lecturer, you are in the right place.

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Young people

Find opportunities and schemes for young people of all ages living in and around the New Forest National Park.

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Green careers

The home of green and blue careers in the New Forest National Park. Find information, resources and support for getting into, or progressing your green or blue career in the New Forest and surrounding areas.

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