Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
By Josh Taylor
New Forest District Council (NFDC) will extend two rules designed to help protect the New Forest, its wildlife and the safety of people who live in and visit the area. At their meeting on 1 April 2026, NFDC’s Cabinet agreed to extend the two PSPOs currently in force in the district. The two Public Spaces … Continued
By creo
New Forest drivers are being urged to drive with extra care in the National Park amid an increase in animal accidents. Last year (2025) saw a rise in animal accidents involving New Forest Commoners’ livestock such as ponies, cattle and donkeys, with 108 reported accidents and 47 animals killed. This was compared to 97 accidents … Continued
