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

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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New Forest Car Parking Charges and Verge Watch

We are expecting charges in Forestry England car parks to be introduced from 20th April 2026, although we are still awaiting final confirmation and there is no public annoucment as...
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Final Report on Recreational Mitigation in the New Forest

Report on Recreational Mitigation in the New Forest By Sarah Nield, Chair of the New Forest Association (Charity No 260328) and Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Southampton...
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Devolution and Local Government re-organisation

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...
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June 2025 Update: A Waterside Focus

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...
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Annual General Meeting

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...
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Chair’s April 2025 Update

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...
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MARCH 2025 UPDATE KEY ANNOUCEMENTS & THE CONSULTATIVE PANEL

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...
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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...
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Beaver and the New Forest

This note records the outcome of discussions by the Habitats and Landscape Committee of the New Forest Association to consider the possible consequences of Beaver Castor fiber beco...
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Wilding Film Event — Announcing Our Panel

Clive Chatters, Lyndsey Stride, Nick Tomalin (RSPB), and Sam Haynes will discuss rewilding and its implications for the Forest for our Wilding Film event. Discussion will be modera...
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