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Saving the New Forest: NFA The First 150 Years
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FIRE AT BRATLEY/BACKLEY/A31 AUGUST 2026
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August 17th, 2026

An article by Clive Chatters in response to the fire.

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29th September 2026
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Pine Martens in the New Forest
Marcus, Director of Wild New Forest Guided Tours, will be giving a fascinating talk exploring the lives of Pine Martens in the New Forest. For more than a decade, Marcus has been s...

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

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July 25th, 2023

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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