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Help Protect the New Forest by becoming a member of the New Forest Association

Become a member of the New Forest Association and contribute to the long-term protection of the special character and qualities of the New Forest.

Make your voice heard by taking part in or supporting our campaigns to protect this unique place when the Forest needs you.

Get involved in activities ranging from pond-dipping for water quality research to assessing planning applications.

Share your skills and help us plan our campaigns and run the organisation.

As a member of the New Forest Association you will receive:

  • Our Annual Magazine, Forest Matters, and our Annual Report
  • Our Electronic Newsletter – every month save for July and December
  • Invitations to our AGM, our events giving you a chance to meet other members
  • Details of activities and campaigns you can support

By becoming a member you will join us as the independent voice of the New Forest and its protector.

Membership categories include:

  • Ordinary Member: £20.00 per annum by Direct Debit or £22.00 pa by cheque.
  • Joint Membership: £30.00 per annum by Direct Debit or £34.00 by cheque.
  • Corporate Membership: £50 (1-5 employees), £100 (6-10 employees), £150 (11+ employees).

To join by post download the application form.

To join online you may use our Direct Debit service provided by GoCardless.  Your first payment will be processed within a few days and then it will automatically renew each year. You may cancel at any time. The reference will appear as GoCardless on your bank statement.

To join online, please complete the form below. Once you have submitted the form you will be taken to the GoCardless Direct Debit form.

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