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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.

A stream of water with a pony in the distance grazing on grass, surrounded by trees

29 September 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

New Forest archaeologists scoop national award

Eroded road verge with deep ruts and mud beside a paved lane, next to a wooded area and fence gate

15 April 2026

Help protect New Forest verges

New Forest pony wearing a reflective collar grazing at Butts Lawn, Brockenhurst under a cloudy sky

15 April 2026

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

Catherine Chatters walking across a wooden footbridge in a forest, wearing a hat and holding a walking stick

15 April 2026

Tackling invasive non native plants in the New Forest

New Forest stallion walking across a grassy field with trees in the background

9 May 2025

Stallions helping to preserve iconic New Forest pony bloodlines

Woodlark perched on a pine shoot, facing left against a blurred background

27 February 2025

Record numbers of ground nesting bird found in the New Forest

Dark pony grazing in a grassy field, wearing a reflective collar, with bushes and bare trees in the background

12 February 2025

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Restoring the New Forest’s rivers and streams

HLS project nominated for prestigious national award

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