The New Forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. Being...
Care for the Forest
Find out how you can play your part in keeping the New Forest special when you visit.
Care for the Forest
We want visitors to the New Forest National Park to enjoy and benefit from its beautiful landscapes and wildlife, and they bring a much-valued contribution to the local economy. It’s great when people understand the Forest well enough to ensure they don’t inadvertently cause problems for local people and their animals or perhaps disturb rare nesting birds. Follow the links to learn how you can help care for the Forest next time you visit.Keep your distance from animals
Keep your distance from animals
The New Forest is well-known for its roaming...
Avoid disturbing rare birds
Avoid disturbing rare birds
Please help ground nesting birds If you’re out...
No wildfires please
No wildfires please
During periods of hot, dry weather, especially in...
How you can care for the Forest
Find out how you can play your part in keeping the New Forest special when you visit.
Keith
Mans
National Park Member
'Your food and litter could harm the ponies and donkeys. Please take your litter home if bins are full.'
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