By HMakin
A high-tech approach which identified over 3,000 historical sites in the New Forest has been judged the UK’s number one archaeological innovation of the last half century. Laser mapping technique ‘Lidar’ has been named as Current Archaeology magazine’s Archaeological Innovation of the Last 50 Years, with the New Forest National Park Authority’s heritage mapping project … Continued
By HMakin
Drivers are being reminded about the importance of not parking on verges in the New Forest. The verges can look like muddy or grassy areas but are incredibly important habitats which support many different animals and rare plant species. They’re a separate designated feature of the New Forest’s Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSIs) so … Continued
By HMakin
Several thousand reflective collars have been put on New Forest ponies these past few months to help keep them safer at night going into the winter months. Collars are fitted onto the ponies during ‘drifts’ – the process whereby ponies are gathered up by agisters for a general health check. The aim of the collars … Continued
By HMakin
The New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme provides funding towards the work co-ordinated by Catherine Chatters in her role as project officer for the New Forest Non-Native Plants Project. Hosted by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the project aims to stop the spread of invasive non-native plants through advice, practical control, research … Continued
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New Forest stallions form an integral part of the area’s long and rich history. They are released out onto the Forest – for a certain period determined by the Verderers each year – to breed with free-roaming mares and improve the quality of the foals produced. In 2025 a total of 21 stallions were turned … Continued
By HMakin
A survey has revealed the highest ever numbers of woodlark in the New Forest. The woodlark, which is a protected species of ground nesting bird, is only typically found in southern and eastern parts of the UK. The Verderers of the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Scheme-funded survey has shown an increase in the … Continued
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A multi-million pound scheme is helping restore habitats, support commoning and increase education about the New Forest. The Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme, which is managed by the Verderers of the New Forest in partnership with Forestry England and the New Forest National Park Authority with support from the Commoners Defence Association (CDA) and Natural … Continued