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New Forest Youth Volunteering

By HMakin

New Forest Youth Volunteering is an opportunity specifically designed for young people aged 18-30, who are passionate about nature and keen to get outside for some practical experience. Themes include wildlife conservation, countryside access, engagement, citizen science and the arts. You can expect activities such as clearing paths, removing invasive species, conducting surveys, creating art … Continued

Friends of the New Forest Airfields

By Kieran Graves

About Friends of the New Forest Airfields The charity, Friends of the New Forest Airfields (FONFA) was established in 1997 by a group of aviation enthusiasts, veterans, authors, and historians who lived in the New Forest area. Their primary objective at that time was to provide a memorial, completed in 1997, to the twelve airfields … Continued

Forestry England

By Kieran Graves

About Forestry England Forestry England is the country’s largest land manager, caring for the nation’s forests for people, nature, and the economy. The foundation of the organisation is its world-class sustainable management of the nation’s forests. Forestry England hosts more than twenty million day visits to its forests every year and local communities have a … Continued

Work experience with the New Forest National Park Authority

By Josh Taylor

We actively encourage links with local schools and colleges, and regard quality work experience placements as an important aspect of our community partnership work. Each summer we welcome students from local schools for placements lasting for one week. These places are limited and highly popular so please apply early. Please note we sometimes have opportunities … Continued

New Forest Youth Board

By Josh Taylor

We know that young people are passionate about the New Forest; they are its future custodians and are the generation that will be most impacted by decisions that are made today. The New Forest National Park Authority and partner organisations are committed to involving them and actioning their views on key New Forest issues. The … Continued

New Forest Junior Rangers

By Josh Taylor

New Forest Junior Rangers is an opportunity for those aged 11 to 18 years old interested in conservation, sustainability and the natural world to make a difference in the New Forest National Park. They work alongside the New Forest National Park Authority engagement team to help look after the New Forest and take part in … Continued