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Stay up to date with the latest news from the New Forest National Park. From conservation work and community initiatives to events, projects and important updates, this is where we share what’s happening across the Forest – and why it matters.

A group of people walk on heathland in the New Forest

3 November 2026

New research reveals strong public support for National Parks’ role in wellbeing, nature and climate action

A group of people in uniform representing various New Forest organisations. They are stood in front of police cars.

3 November 2026

Multi-agency operation marks five years of reducing animal collisions and educating hundreds of road users across the New Forest.

Close-up of devil’s fingers fungus with red tentacles and black tips emerging from grass

29 October 2026

Spooky season in the New Forest

Junior Rangers at Avon Tyrell clearing a large Rhododendron branch in woodland, wearing gloves and safety goggles

29 October 2026

Youth scheme inspires thousands to take climate and nature action across the New Forest, Southampton and Bournemouth

Grassy path between red-brick buildings at Buckler’s Hard, leading down to a river with small boats and wooded shore beyond

29 October 2026

New Forest flavours and maritime heritage come together at Buckler’s Hard

A lone firefighter and vehichle stand on scorched earth surrounded by smoke responding to the wildfire in the New Forest

23 October 2026

National Parks in England welcome Prime Minister’s key commitments on tackling wildfire after record-breaking summer

Fire engine on a track as flames and thick orange smoke spread across moorland during the New Forest A31 wildfire

23 October 2026

VodafoneThree and Cairngorms National Park announce new wildfire resilience project at Prime Minister’s Wildfire Summit

Silhouette of a New Forest pony in fog at night, backlit by car headlights on a road

23 October 2026

New Forest Drive Safe group reaches 100 businesses pledging to reduce animal accidents in first year

House martins using nest cup credit Steve Laycock

23 October 2026

Homes, schools and businesses offered free artificial nests to help house martins in the New Forest

Attendees at the Green Health Hub's autumn Connect and Learn event take part in a mindful nature connection session.

22 October 2026

Green Health Hub launches new website with network improving health and wellbeing in the New Forest

Brown ponies and foals grazing beside a gravel road near a brick house in the New Forest, Hampshire

13 October 2026

New Forest National Park Authority provides revised guidance on planning enforcement

12 October 2026

Planning Committee Meeting 13 October 2026

A group of people walk in a forest surrounded by trees and green foliage

9 October 2026

New Forest National Park Authority launches ‘For-Rest’ wellbeing campaign on World Mental Health Day

8 October 2026

New Forest inclusive cycling charity exceeds summer fundraising goal

7 October 2026

Nominations now open for the 2027 New Forest National Park Building Design Awards

6 October 2026

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New research reveals strong public support for National Parks’ role in wellbeing, nature and climate action

Multi-agency operation marks five years of reducing animal collisions and educating hundreds of road users across the New Forest.

Spooky season in the New Forest

Youth scheme inspires thousands to take climate and nature action across the New Forest, Southampton and Bournemouth

New Forest flavours and maritime heritage come together at Buckler’s Hard

National Parks in England welcome Prime Minister’s key commitments on tackling wildfire after record-breaking summer

VodafoneThree and Cairngorms National Park announce new wildfire resilience project at Prime Minister’s Wildfire Summit

New Forest Drive Safe group reaches 100 businesses pledging to reduce animal accidents in first year

Homes, schools and businesses offered free artificial nests to help house martins in the New Forest

Green Health Hub launches new website with network improving health and wellbeing in the New Forest

New Forest National Park Authority provides revised guidance on planning enforcement

Planning Committee Meeting 13 October 2026

New Forest National Park Authority launches ‘For-Rest’ wellbeing campaign on World Mental Health Day

New Forest inclusive cycling charity exceeds summer fundraising goal

Nominations now open for the 2027 New Forest National Park Building Design Awards

New Forest National Park Authority awarded £200,000 government funding to improve walking, cycling and wheeling

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