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Love the Forest awards grant to vital heritage centre

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Love the Forest media release: A New Forest centre that inspires visitors to explore and value the National Park has received £2,500 from the Love the Forest scheme. The Love the Forest scheme is part of the New Forest Trust and secures financial support locally through donations and from the millions of people who visit … Continued

Dedicated volunteer wins New Forest Trust’s Diamond Jubilee award

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Love the Forest media release: The New Forest Trust has announced the winner of its Diamond Jubilee award. The charity chose Jenni Tubbs due to her significant contribution to conserving the special qualities of the New Forest. Her dedication has shone though in various volunteer roles spanning a number of years. Jenni is an active … Continued

Plea to drivers following the death of three donkeys in the New Forest

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Issued collaboratively from: New Forest Commoners Defence Association, The Verderers of the New Forest, Forestry England, New Forest National Park Association and New Forest Roads Awareness Forest organisations are reminding drivers in the New Forest that animals are on the roads day and night, following the death of three donkeys on the B3078 Cadnam to … Continued

A place of healing and hope

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A nature oasis has been created at a New Forest hospital to help people with their mental health and wellbeing. The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) and a team of more than 30 volunteers have restored a meadow and trail in the grounds of Tatchbury Mount Hospital, in Calmore, which helps people who have … Continued

High Court injunction awarded to protect trees

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Update: 13 January 2021 On 13 January 2021 the High Court issued a further injunction protecting the trees. The Order can be found here. Update: 12 January 2021 The return date hearing in respect of this application will be held at 2pm on 13 January 2021. A link to the Queens’ Bench daily cause list … Continued

Love the Forest awards grant to tackle invasive plants

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Love the Forest media release: Work to remove invasive plants in the New Forest to help wildlife and waterways thrive has received a £5,000 boost thanks to Love the Forest. The Love the Forest scheme is part of the New Forest Trust and secures financial support locally through donations and from the millions of people who … Continued

New Forest snapshot survey

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2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year as we confront the pandemic and its impacts on the Forest, our communities and economy.  At the same time we are facing the challenges of nature and climate emergencies. People nationwide have been discovering and enjoying outdoor spaces, many for the first time, with unprecedented numbers coming to … Continued

Community dig explores important Bronze Age monument

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Archaeological excavations in the New Forest have investigated the remains of a highly significant Bronze Age monument dating back more than 4,000 years. The ring ditch monument, on the Beaulieu Estate, is thought to have played an important role in the local community for many generations, although exactly what it was used for remains a … Continued

Learning about the New Forest’s Prehistoric past

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By Hilde van der Heul, Community Archaeologist During recent excavations near Beaulieu, archaeologists and volunteers uncovered the remains of an unusual Bronze Age monument dating back over 4000 years. Archaeological digs were undertaken over two fieldwork seasons in 2018 and 2019 on the Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest and provided a fantastic opportunity for … Continued