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The New Forest National Park was at the heart of a summit hosted by The Prince of Wales to discuss ways to save the rare curlew. About 10% of the remaining population of curlews in southern England are found in the New Forest – just 40 pairs – and they have seen a decline of … Continued
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A collaborative project between Ringwood based Forest Forge Theatre Company and the New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst, has set out on a mission to preserve the history and heritage of the Waterside area of the New Forest. In Autumn 2019, working in partnership with the New Forest Heritage Centre, Forest Forge Theatre Company invited … Continued
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Graffiti is seen as a modern blight on urban areas, but in the depths of the Forest, scribblings on trees from many years ago are a window into the past, revealing how some of our ancestors used the area. Now, the New Forest National Park Authority is calling for sightings of this ‘tree graffiti’ – … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority has agreed a new plan of action in response to the climate and nature emergencies. Since its creation in 2005, the New Forest NPA has recognised the importance of adapting to climate change and preventing or reducing its effects. As part of a renewed focus to tackle the climate … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust have been awarded £28,000 to improve Landford Bog for rare plants, invertebrates and reptiles. The nature reserve – the size of 11 football pitches – is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is an internationally rare wet heath and bog. Now National Grid is … Continued
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A Landscapes Review was published today with 27 recommendations to Government. The Report considers the next steps for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). Here’s our response: New Forest National Park Authority Chairman Oliver Crosthwaite Eyre said: ‘We welcome the publication of the Review of Designated Landscapes and are grateful to everyone … Continued
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Electric bike demos, solar farm tours and wildlife gardens are just some of the highlights of The Big Green Weekend in the National Park. Property owners in and around the National Park who have electric cars, rainwater harvesting systems, biomass boilers or other energy-saving technology in their homes and gardens are opening their doors for … Continued
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There are no jaguars or giant anacondas in the New Forest National Park. But, when it comes to ecological importance, this place is home to habitats that are actually rarer than the mighty Amazon rainforest. Why? Because the New Forest has the most extensive area of heathland – land that is below 300 metres in … Continued
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Some of the most innovative, sympathetic and ingenious new buildings in the New Forest have been celebrated with awards. The area’s distinctive and attractive buildings make an important contribution to the unique character of the National Park’s communities. Now the best new developments over the past three years have been recognised in the New Forest … Continued
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Press release from Bird Aware Solent of which we are a Partner. Walkers, joggers and users of our wonderful Solent coast have all been treated to flocks of fantastic coastal birds over the winter, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. As the temperature gets milder, birds that have been a common … Continued
