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• Artist in residence: Isabella Martin

  14 MAY 2025 Artist in residence: Isabella Martin

  The New Forest National Park Authority and arts education charity SPUD welcome their next Artist in Residence Isabella Martin to the New Forest for the month of May.  Isabella will...

• Why the New Forest is so important for reptiles

  8 MAY 2025 Why the New Forest is so important for reptiles

  By Eryn McDonald and Ashley Bartlett Nestled in the heart of southern England, the New Forest National Park stands as a captivating landscape of ancient woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands. The...

• 80th anniversary of VE Day in the New Forest

  7 MAY 2025 80th anniversary of VE Day in the New Forest

  Thursday 8 May marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day – or Victory in Europe Day – and is a time to remember the dedication and sacrifice of those who...

• Celebrating rural champions: Nominations open for the 2025 New Forest National Park Awards

  7 MAY 2025 Celebrating rural champions: Nominations open for the 2025 New Forest National Park Awards

  The New Forest National Park Authority and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have launched their annual awards, celebrating the remarkable individuals and organisations making a difference across the...

• New members sought for New Forest National Park Authority

  6 MAY 2025 New members sought for New Forest National Park Authority

  In the New Forest National Park Authority’s 20th anniversary year, Defra is looking for dynamic candidates from a range of diverse backgrounds to apply to join the Authority’s Board. The...

• New Southampton Urban Wild Festival to ‘turn grey into green and concrete into community’

  2 MAY 2025 New Southampton Urban Wild Festival to ‘turn grey into green and concrete into community’

  A new free week-long festival will celebrate Southampton as a vibrant hub of nature, creativity, and community this May half term. The Urban Wild Festival will showcase Southampton’s green and...

• Thousands unite for nature during 2025 New Forest Awakening Festival

  1 MAY 2025 Thousands unite for nature during 2025 New Forest Awakening Festival

  A record number of people took part in this year’s New Forest Awakening Festival – a month-long celebration of nature, climate action, and community. Led by the New Forest National...

• Planning Committee meeting 20 May 2025

  1 MAY 2025 Planning Committee meeting 20 May 2025

  The May 2025 Planning Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 20 May at 9.30am. Click here to tune in to the live streamed meeting View the May agenda and papers...

• May wildlife highlights

  1 MAY 2025 May wildlife highlights

  May is one of the busiest months for wildlife activity in the New Forest, with plenty to see, hear and even smell! Hawthorn hedges are covered with ‘may’ blossom and...

• Vodafone and UK National Parks partnership

  29 APRIL 2025 Vodafone and UK National Parks partnership

  Partnership uses AI technology to help connect people with nature and protect it for the future. Cutting-edge technology will be used to help protect ecosystems, engage local communities, and support...