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FoNF response to ExxonMobil non-statutory consultation about CO2 pipeline

Our submitted response follows, but we have been advised today (3rd October) that ExxonMobil is abandoning its controversial scheme to build a pipeline from Fawley Refinery across ...
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More on CO2 Pipeline

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  • September 27th, 2024
The deadline for the initial consultation on the proposed pipeline corridor is next Monday 30th September 2024 and as a result we have been redoubling our efforts to ensure that th...
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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...
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Byelaw Watch 2024: Call For Volunteers

We need your help again! In August 2022 we conducted the first Byelaw Watch which recorded over 4,500 breaches of the most significant Forestry Commission and Verderer Byelaws, som...
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Summer 2024 Update from the Chair – Sarah Nield

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...
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Freshwater Habitats Trust Walk

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...
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Shobley Encroachment: a statement from the New Forest Commoners Defense Association

We support the NFCDA in their battle against illegal encroachment on Common Land. This guest post was announced today at the New Forest Show by NFCDA Chair Andrew Parry-Norton. Thi...
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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...
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Public Spaces Protection Orders And The New Forest

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 a...
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Guest Post: Cycling: Improving the Off-road Network And Reduce Highly Charged Debate

Furthering positive discussion of recreation in the New Forest, we feature this guest statement by Richard Taylor, given as a Presentment to the November 2022 Verderers Court on be...
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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...
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