HLS project nominated for prestigious national award

A project to tackle invasive non-native plants across the New Forest has been shortlisted for a prestigious National Park Protector Award. The New Forest Non-Native Plants Project, led by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, has been working since 2009 with volunteers, landowners and land managers to control invasive species that threaten native habitats … Continued

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