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Conservation
Our work to ensure the National Park is protected and enhanced.
Conserving the Forest
The New Forest has long been recognised as a beautiful place, rich in history and wildlife habitats, and an oasis of calm in a busy world. Its designation as a National Park gives it the highest level of landscape protection and this section covers the work we do to ensure the area is protected and enhanced.Land Advice Service
Land Advice Service
An independent service for the land managing community in and around the...
Rivers and streams
Rivers and streams
The New Forest contains many small rivers and streams which begin in...
Higher Level Stewardship
Higher Level Stewardship
The New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme is England’s largest environmental...
Climate and nature emergency and the New Forest National Park
Climate and nature emergency and the New Forest National Park
Since the New Forest National Park was established in 2005, we’ve recognised...
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Protecting nature
Working with our partners to ensure nature is protected in the National Park and given the chance to flourish.
Understanding the New Forest’s Natural Capital
Understanding the New Forest’s Natural Capital
… And how its management provides public goods to the nation A...
How we use and store your information
How we use and store your information
How we use and store your information By giving your contact details...
Biodiversity Action Plan
Biodiversity Action Plan
We work with other organisations to protect and enhance the variety of...
Partnership Plan
News and updates
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Partnership Plan
Partnership Plan 2021-2026
Work has begun to progress the next version...
Partnership Plan
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.
Managing recreation
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.
Managing recreation
New Forest Dogs Forum
The National Park Authority recognises the many benefits...
Managing recreation
Cycle events
We support cycling in the National Park, whether...
Climate and nature emergency
Funded projects
Since 2006 we have funded sustainability projects within...
Climate and nature emergency
Sustainable transport
More than 95% of visitors to the New...
Climate and nature emergency
We're working with partners to combat the effects of the climate and nature emergencies, and keep the New Forest beautiful and sustainable
Preserving history and culture
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.
Preserving history and culture
Wartime heritage
Few people realise the important role that the...
Preserving history and culture
Archaeology in the planning process
One of the main tools we have to...
Supporting commoning
Support and advice
Through the New Forest Land Advice Service (NFLAS),...
Supporting commoning
Stopping petting of animals
Feeding ponies causes serious issues in the New...
Supporting commoning
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.
Landscape partnership
We are 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 being led by the New Forest National Park Authority with 10 key partners - contact us.
Landscape partnership
Traditional Building Skills
The New Forest has a wide range of...
Landscape partnership
Landscape partnership projects
The Our Past, Our Future scheme is made...
Green Halo Partnership
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With greater understanding about natural capital and the...
Green Halo Partnership
Our natural resources
The term 'natural capital' is used to describe...
Green Halo Partnership
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.