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Erika Dovey

Erika Dovey

Commoner and New Forest National Park Authority Ranger

‘The New Forest is a truly magical place full of wild energy, I’m lucky enough to call my home – I am totally in love with the rawness of this landscape.

‘It is scrumptiously beautiful as the different seasons bring glorious vibrant colours, mind-blowing scents and sights, whether it’s the heather in full bloom, autumnal colours, roaring of the stags, foals dancing on the plains, the waves of silver studded blues or the scratchy song of the Dartford warbler, the list is endless – it’s like nowhere else on earth.

‘With the Forest being busier it’s hard to go about our commoning duties.

‘I would ask people to please take responsibility for their actions when visiting, look out for the signs, pick up after your dog or picnic. Take only memories and leave no trace.’

Commoner and New Forest NPA ranger Erika Dovey walking with her New Forest pony on a rein
Commoner and New Forest National Park Authority ranger Erika Dovey, photo by Steve Poole

 

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