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Stay up to date with the latest news about the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. From habitat restoration work and commoning news to education and heritage updates, this is where we share what’s happening and why it matters.

Close-up of a bombardier beetle with black wing covers and an orange head crawling on white fabric

3 August 2026

Rare insects flourish in restored New Forest habitats

Group of New Forest ponies grazing on open heathland with trees in the background under a cloudy sky

14 July 2026

New Forest drift season postponed as equine flu outbreak continues

Aerial view of New Forest wetland with shallow flooded pools, grassy tussocks, and trees at the edge in low sunlight

9 June 2026

Introducing the new Verderers of the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship scheme website

LiDAR relief map of RAF Stoney Cross Airfield showing intersecting runways and surrounding terrain in false color with north arrow and scale bar

15 April 2026

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Rare insects flourish in restored New Forest habitats

New Forest drift season postponed as equine flu outbreak continues

Introducing the new Verderers of the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship scheme website

New Forest archaeologists scoop national award

Help protect New Forest verges

Reflective collars fitted on New Forest ponies to help reduce animal accidents

Tackling invasive non native plants in the New Forest

Stallions helping to preserve iconic New Forest pony bloodlines

Record numbers of ground nesting bird found in the New Forest

Celebrating major milestones in New Forest HLS scheme