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New Forest Access Forum Agenda 14 September 2026

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New Forest Access Forum meeting agenda for 14 September 2026 at The Beach House, Milford-on-Sea, running 09:30 to 12:30. The meeting covers approval of minutes and actions, member and officer reports, and public representations. A main discussion will explain how the Fire Severity Index can trigger closures of CRoW access land in the New Forest and what role the Access Forum has in that process, led by Adam Vasey (NPA). After a comfort break, Tracé Cooper-Williams (Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust) will present on Coastal Engagement and Breeding Wader projects at Hurst and Keyhaven Nature Reserve, focusing on balancing recreation with wildlife needs. The session includes any other business and a short site visit walk to view the Solent, discuss the reserve, and the arrival of the England Coast Path. The next meeting is scheduled for 14 December 2026.

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New Forest Access Forum

Agenda: 14 September 2026
Venue: The Beach House, Milford-on-Sea
09:30 Meeting starts
1. Minutes and actions from last meeting. Admin 10 mins
2. Member & Officer Reports Information 15 mins
3. Public representations Information 5 mins
4.

Fire Severity Index

Adam Vasey: Lead Access & Volunteering Officer, NPA

Adam will outline how the fire severity index can lead to closures of CRoW Access Land in the New Forest and the Access Forum’s role in this process.

Discussion 30 mins
10.30
to
11:00
Comfort Break 30 mins
5.

Hurst & Keyhaven Nature Reserve

Tracé Cooper-Williams: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Tracé will give a talk about the Coastal Engagement and Breeding Wader projects that she has been leading on the Hurst & Keyhaven Nature Reserve. We’ll discuss the interesting challenge of how to accommodate both recreational needs and those of the wildlife.

Presentation 45 mins
6. AOB 15 mins
7.

Site Visit

All Members

We will do a short walk from the hotel along to the Coast for views over the solent to discuss the Nature Reserve and the coming of the England Coast Path.

Site Visit 30 mins
12.30 Meeting ends

Next meeting: Monday 14 December 2026