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By Chris Fairhead Meet Peter Niccolls, a 38-year-old New Forest Marque producer and Commoner with a unique herd of pedigree Dexter cows. Being a generational New Forest commoner, Peter has a wealth of knowledge and experience that has allowed him to be at the forefront of sustainable beef farming in the New Forest. Peter’s farming … Continued
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Diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago, days before her 31st birthday and then secondary cancer months later (spread to the spine), Rosie Hellawell (37) has since found a therapeutic connection with the New Forest. Rosie and her dog Cola regularly walk in the New Forest and along the local coastline, finding a sense of … Continued
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Columbian NGO Terrasos recently met the New Forest National Park Authority and visited the Cadland Estate near Fawley to discuss how to fund large-scale nature restoration projects. Terrasos has helped improve 23,000 hectares of habitat in Columbia after identifying degraded land which needs to be restored and sourcing funding. Working with Palladium, a company specialising … Continued
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[Natural England press release] The nearly 52-mile continuous walking route takes you from Calshot to Portsmouth via Gosport. The Calshot to Gosport stretch and the Gosport to Portsmouth stretch are the first complete sections of the England Coast Path in Hampshire to open. These new sections, the 21st and 22nd to open, will form part … Continued
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The summer marks the end of another successful year for the Apprentice Ranger programme at the New Forest National Park Authority. The programme started back in 2016 with an aim to make it easier for young people to enter conservation job roles. The 16-month apprenticeship consists of five placements at the National Park Authority and … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority and the CLA have announced the winners of the 2022 New Forest National Park Awards. Now in their ninth year, the awards celebrate the wonderful people who support the New Forest’s environment and rural economy. This year a record 130 nominations were received for the best businesses, organisations and … Continued
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Organisations caring for the New Forest National Park are calling on communities, businesses and partners to join them in tackling the nature and climate emergencies. The Re:New Forest approach sets out a vision of a New Forest moving towards net zero, with wildlife habitats restored, thriving local communities, and more people caring for the Forest … Continued
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The New Forest Marque has teamed up with the New Forest Hamper Company to launch a specially curated range of hampers brimming with New Forest produce. Three new luxury hampers offer a unique way to gift family and friends a taste of the New Forest, supporting local businesses linked to the local landscape, who have … Continued
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A crackdown against fly-tipping by New Forest organisations is helping to clear up after a steep rise in the amount of waste dumped here over recent years. Regular spot checks on vehicles have helped to cut the level of fly-tips on the Forest by around 50% in the last year compared to pre-pandemic levels. Like … Continued
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Visitors to the New Forest can soon experience the many gems the National Park has to offer from the open top of a double decker bus. The New Forest Tour returns for the 2022 season from Saturday 25 June and runs for nine weeks to Sunday 18 September. The partnership between the New Forest National … Continued
