The New Forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. Being...
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Our work to ensure the National Park is protected and enhanced.
An independent service for the land managing community in and around the...
The New Forest contains many small rivers and streams which begin in...
The New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme is England’s largest environmental...
Since the New Forest National Park was established in 2005, we’ve recognised...
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Sustainability is at the heart of the National Park Authority. We aren’t...
We can all help to protect the planet. Taking a few steps,...
Working with our communities has been crucial in tackling climate and nature...
Since the New Forest National Park was established in 2005, we’ve recognised...
New Forest verges are among the most important...
… And how its management provides public goods...
Caring for nature is at the heart of our work. This includes our support for the Land Advice Service, which works with landowners and commoners to help nature thrive. We also work with partners to restore habitats, reduce disturbance of rare birds and ensure land is managed for nature.
All national parks have a partnership plan or management plan for their area, to help guide the work of partners with responsibilities and an interest in the national park.
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The National Park Authority recognises the many benefits...
We support cycling in the National Park, whether...
The most popular activities in the New Forest include walking, cycling and horse riding and the Forest is generally well-equipped to cater for these. We are always looking for ways to help people enjoy the outdoors and to minimise any negative impacts on the local environment or residents.
We're working with partners to combat the effects of the climate and nature emergencies, and keep the New Forest beautiful and sustainable
Since 2006 we have funded sustainability projects within...
More than 95% of visitors to the New...
Few people realise the important role that the...
One of the main tools we have to...
The New Forest has a unique history; from royal hunting ground to Napoleonic ship building, salt making to World War Two airfields. The jewels in the National Park’s heritage crown are more than 200 scheduled monuments and 600 listed buildings. Use this section to find out about some of our work to record, protect and share this information with people of all ages and interests, as well as how we protect the area’s heritage through the planning system.
The New Forest has a long and proud history of commoning: the system whereby even today certain people have the right to release animals onto the open forest and collect firewood. It has given the forest its mosaic of grazed habitats and influences many aspects of the local communities. The New Forest remains one of the few extensive lowland commons where common rights are still widely practised and a strong commoning culture continues. This section details how we work with partner organisations to enable commoning to thrive alongside rising neighbouring populations, a vibrant and important economy, increased traffic, and higher land and house prices.
Through the New Forest Land Advice Service (NFLAS),...
Feeding ponies causes serious issues in the New...
The New Forest has a wide range of...
The Our Past, Our Future scheme is made...
Restoring lost habitats, developing Forest skills and inspiring a new generation to champion and care for the New Forest. The five-year scheme involves 21 projects and is led by the New Forest National Park Authority with 10 key partners.Watch films highlighting the work of OPOF on our YouTube channel.
Our vision is to be a global exemplar of how our most precious landscapes can work in harmony with a thriving, economically successful community. We bring together businesses, universities, charities and communities to ensure our world class environment in and around the New Forest National Park flourishes as an integral part of our wider area's thriving economy and society. Join us Find out how you and your organisation can get involved on the Green Halo Partnership website.
With greater understanding about natural capital and the...
The term 'natural capital' is used to describe...
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