By Jonathan Low
With the autumn pony drifts under way, New Forest ponies are now more visible to drivers in the National Park thanks to reflective collars. The collars are fitted at the end of a drift – when ponies are rounded up for their annual health checks and marking – to help drivers spot them more easily, … Continued
By Jonathan Low
Members of the public can find out how New Forest wetlands and heathlands are being restored for wildlife, commoning and people on two special guided walks this October. As part of the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme, Forestry England carries out extensive habitat restoration work across the New Forest Crown Lands, helping to protect and … Continued
By Jonathan Low
The New Forest’s rivers and streams are an important part of its landscape, supporting a wide variety of wildlife and playing a vital role in the health of its wetlands. To mark World Rivers Day on Sunday, September 27, we have been highlighting some of the work being carried out through the Higher Level Stewardship … Continued