Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
By Jonathan Low
Some of the very best from the New Forest community have been recognised in the 2026 New Forest Awards. Now in their 13th year, the awards – run by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) and Country Land and Business Association (CLA) – celebrate the wonderful people who work year-round to support the New … Continued
By Jonathan Low
More than 50 businesses across the New Forest have now signed up to the New Forest Drive Safe campaign to help protect animals and improve road safety. The initiative, led by the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association (CDA) and New Forest National Park Authority in conjunction with New Forest Roads Awareness, encourages businesses from across the area to raise awareness among staff, customers and … Continued
By Jonathan Low
Horse riders and walkers in the New Forest are being urged to stay well clear of livestock amid the outbreak of equine flu. The illness has been reported in a number of ponies over recent weeks. The Verderers of the New Forest say they are continuing to monitor the situation. A statement issued by the … Continued
By Jonathan Low
Dragonflies, birds, eels, reptiles and bats are among thousands of species benefiting from a major New Forest nature recovery project. A huge variety of wildlife, plant and other species have had their habitats restored and expanded to edges of the New Forest National Park and beyond to bolster their long-term survival prospects. The £1.3million Species … Continued
