Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
By HMakin
Summary Firefighters have worked since Sunday 9 August to tackle a fire affecting heathland near the A31 after a van caught fire on Sunday 9 August around 5.20pm and the blaze spread to the open countryside of the National Park. The A31 remains closed. IT WILL REOPEN SAT 22 AUGUST (see below) For the latest … Continued
By HMakin
The New Forest National Park Authority today welcomed the Government’s temporary ban on the sale of disposable BBQs. During the current major heathland wildfire in the National Park (although in this case caused by a vehicle) the Authority has joined partners in issuing wildfire safety messages. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) was introduced in … Continued
By HMakin
The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) was pleased to welcome Stephen Morgan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defra, to its stand at this year’s New Forest and Hampshire County Show, where he learned more about the Authority’s work to protect the unique landscape, connect people with nature and support the health of communities … Continued
By HMakin
Green careers need to be made more visible and accessible if the UK is to transition to a low-carbon economy and meet its ambitious net-zero target by 2050, according to new research involving the New Forest National Park Authority. The report, produced by researchers at the University of Southampton, Swansea University and Cardiff University, in … Continued
By HMakin
First funded project will restore 11 hectares of peatland at Greenlee Lough in Northumberland National Park UK National Parks store 119 million tonnes of carbon in peatlands, making restoration vital for net zero targets and business resilience This project will support the 4,430-hectare Hadrian’s Wall Wetlands Landscape Recovery Project. The National Parks has announced a … Continued
By HMakin
The New Forest National Park Authority and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have launched their annual awards for 2026. The awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and organisations making a true difference day in, day out across the Forest. The New Forest National Park Awards are in their 13th year and recognise incredible contributions to the environment, rural economy and local communities in and around the National Park. The winners … Continued
