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Saving the New Forest: NFA The First 150 Years
To celebrate our 150th anniversary we published a book setting out our history and events in the New Forest during our first 150 years.

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INTERIM VERGE WATCH REPORT 2026 by Jo Ivey, Council Member and Sarah Nield, Chair
Recreation Committee

August 10th, 2026

Read below or download the document here 1. INTRODUCTION The New Forest roadside verges are a rich habitat despite their low-key appearance. Just how rich is bring discovered by on...
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Thursday 20th August 2026

Visit to Needs Ore Nature Reserve on 20th August 2026
Given the popularity of our Needs Ore visit last year we are grateful to the Beaulieu estate for giving us permission to visit Needs Ore again. Needs Ore is a nature reserve at the...

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Devolution and Local Government re-organisation

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July 19th, 2025

We visited the National Park Authority yesterday and were briefed on their very helpful guidance on Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. Their guidance will be discussed...

June 2025 Update: A Waterside Focus

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June 10th, 2025

With local government reorganisation imminent the Waterside is proving popular. Southampton City Council and Eastleigh Borough Council are casting envious eyes. The New Forest Dist...

Annual General Meeting

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April 25th, 2025

Dear Members, Notice of Annual General Meeting 10.30 am, Saturday, 10th May Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, SO42 7RY Members and guests welcome. Parking for cars and bicy...

Chair’s April 2025 Update

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April 24th, 2025

BECOMING INVOLVED IN PROTECTING THE FOREST As summer approaches so do the summer shows as well as many visits to the Forest. The New Forest Association wishes to raise its public p...

MARCH 2025 UPDATE KEY ANNOUCEMENTS & THE CONSULTATIVE PANEL

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March 11th, 2025

Three Important Announcements Bird Nesting Time: Its bird nesting time again and ground nesting birds need your respect. So please do adhere to Forestry England’s signs to stay ou...

Report on November 2024 Verderers Court

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December 5th, 2024

Many members will have attended the Verderers’ Court but, if you have not, you should think about doing so. You will see not only one of the oldest forest institutions but also a w...

Autumn 2024 Update from the Chair – Sarah Nield

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September 25th, 2024

As we move from summer into autumn, with its morning mists, pony drafts and vibrant bracken, I wanted to share with members two areas of our current work namely planning matters an...

Summer 2024 Update from the Chair – Sarah Nield

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July 15th, 2024

So, what has the first 100 days brought? On the planning front, we supported the National Park’s objection to a solar farm at Thornhills Farm at Netley Marsh. Whilst we need low ca...

Freshwater Habitats Trust Walk

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July 2nd, 2024

Freshwater Habitats Trust Walk Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 5pm We hope this walk will open your eyes to the world of water that flows and pools. The walk will be over lawn and thro...

PSPOs for the Dog Control in the Forest (and what the Kennel Club say about PSPOs)

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December 8th, 2022

New Forest District Council has sent two draft Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) , which we broadly support, for public consultation. The first to ban the lighting of fires an...

New Forest Campsites Management

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November 16th, 2022

Friends of The New Forest have been concerned and critical about many aspects of the process being undertaken by Forestry England to tender for the management of New Forest campsit...