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Mixed fortunes for New Forest bloodsuckers

Hallowe’en is traditionally a time when creepy creatures thrive as darkness descends but for bloodsuckers in the New Forest life is not so rosy. With three jaws each containing 100 sharp teeth and the ability…

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The impact of stream restoration on fish

This piece was originally delivered as a speech by Forestry Commission Deputy Surveyor Bruce Rothnie at the September 2016 Verderers’ Court. Fish are a vital part of the ecology of the Forest and we all…

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Success in bid to rid New Forest of beautiful bully

An environmental scheme is on course to eradicate invasive rhododendron from the majority of the New Forest by the end of the decade to benefit native species. Although famous for its beautiful flowers during spring,…

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Defra officials visit wetland restoration

Environment Minister Rory Stewart and Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty have visited the New Forest to see the considerable benefits wetland restoration is bringing to the area. They visited the stream at Fletchers Thorns, which was…

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New Forest’s forgotten archaeology preserved

A cutting-edge project in the New Forest is succeeding in its quest to record and protect thousands of archaeological sites for the future. Previous finds include prehistoric field systems, an Iron Age hill fort and…

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Environmental scheme makes New Forest fit for the future

A multi-million pound environmental scheme continues to benefit the New Forest. Restoring lost grazing lawns, re-introducing meanders to artificially-straightened rivers, supporting commoners, and saving archaeological sites are just some of the ways in which the…

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Research shows burning benefits precious New Forest habitats

Yearly burning of heather and gorse in the New Forest is helping to reinvigorate the area’s heathland habitats for wildlife, according to a scientific study. Heathland is a priority for nature conservation in the UK…

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New study reveals success of New Forest wetland restoration

A new scientific study (1) in the New Forest by the River Restoration Centre shows that after just five years, one of the largest environmental improvement schemes in Europe is hitting the mark. The New…

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Gardeners can join fight against invasive plant

New Forest organisations are appealing to gardeners to help combat an invasive non-native plant which is harming local wetlands. Parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) originates from Central and South America and was first found in the…

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River restoration helping to reduce flood risk in the New Forest

A project to return rivers to their natural state is playing its part in reducing flood risk in the New Forest. Local experts are reinstating drainage channels to their natural meanders, helping to enhance the…

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