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Communities
The New Forest National Park is a wonderful place to live, with peaceful hamlets, bustling towns and thriving communities.
Thriving communities
More than 34,000 people live in the New Forest, making it the most densely-populated national park in England. If you are one of them, this section will help you settle in as a new resident, get support for your business or volunteer to help protect this special place.New Forest Awards
New Forest Awards
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Schools and Groups
Schools and Groups
The New Forest National Park offers outstanding learning opportunities for schools and...
Youth schemes
Youth schemes
From winding rivers to expansive heathland, ancient woodland to stunning coastline -...
Volunteer with local organisations
Volunteer with local organisations
Find New Forest organisations looking for volunteers.
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Supporting businesses
We work with New Forest District Council to support local business.
Partnering with us
Partnering with us
We are actively seeking new opportunities to work with businesses. The New...
Parishes
Find your parish council
There are 37 parishes and towns wholly or...
Parishes
Useful information
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Parishes
This section is for parish councillors and others who want to know about the National Park Authority and our work in your parish area.
New residents
Make the most of living here and keep the New Forest special. For the latest National Park updates sign up for our regular e-news below. It’s an amazing place with lots of wildlife, thousands of free-roaming animals and spectacular landscapes.
New residents
Your home and garden
If your home is next to the Open...
New residents
Who does what
In the main the landowners are responsible for...
Grants
Rural communities fund
This fund will help improve local countryside access...
Grants
Sustainable Communities Fund
Introduction The aim of the fund is to...
Grants
Do you need funding for a community project in the New Forest? Use the links below to find out more information. For helpful and friendly advice before making an application, contact our grants officer on 01590 646634 or email scf@newforestnpa.gov.uk.
Young people
Our education team and rangers work with young people every single week to inspire them to love the National Park. In this section you can download teaching resources, book school visits, find out about our schemes for teenagers and much more.
Young people
Youth schemes
From winding rivers to expansive heathland, ancient woodland...
Young people
Schools and Groups
The New Forest National Park offers outstanding learning...
Get involved
New Forest Ambassador scheme
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Welcoming visitors
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Get involved
Whether you’re far away from the forest, out and about in the National Park, or live here and want to commit some time and energy, everyone can help keep this unique place special for now and future generations. Browse this section for exciting volunteering opportunities and great local art and photography.