Forestry

Hannah Foster and her two children, Henry and Emilia, on the bridge at Martin's Road, Brockenhurst

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New battle to save footbridge used by runners and dog walkers

Many of the Forestry England car parks are at tourist hot spots such as Hatchet Pond

Many of the Forestry England car parks are at tourist hot spots such as Hatchet Pond

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Plans to introduce parking charges at beauty spots could go ahead without support

Parking charges could be imposed in Forestry England car parks in the New Forest

Parking charges could be imposed in Forestry England car parks in the New Forest

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Residents and visitors could be charged to park at beauty spots in controversial move

Five animals have been killed in a spate of accidents in the New Forest

Five animals have been killed in a spate of accidents in the New Forest

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Cows, ponies and pig killed in accidents - including three hit-and-runs

The car was found parked in front of a tent and two chairs

The car was found parked in front of a tent and two chairs

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Police threaten to seize car found off-road in the New Forest

The first month of 2024 saw only two animal accidents in the New Forest

The first month of 2024 saw only two animal accidents in the New Forest

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New Forest animal accidents 'lowest January total for 18 years'

A pine marten in the New Forest

A pine marten in the New Forest

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New pictures and video as rare animal returns to the New Forest after decades

Another three ponies have been killed on New Forest roads

Another three ponies have been killed on New Forest roads

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Three more animals killed in accidents on New Forest roads

The 600-year-old King Oak in the New Forest has been spared the axe, despite being declared dead

The 600-year-old King Oak in the New Forest has been spared the axe, despite being declared dead

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Landowner scraps plan to fell 600-year-old oak tree

Another four hit-and-run animal accidents have occurred in the New Forest

Another four hit-and-run animal accidents have occurred in the New Forest

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Three animals killed in fresh spate of hit-and-runs

Animal accidents in the New Forest are on the rise following the arrival of dark winter evenings

Animal accidents in the New Forest are on the rise following the arrival of dark winter evenings

Three New Forest ponies die as shorter daylight hours take their toll

Animal accidents in the New Forest are set to rise as winter approaches

Animal accidents in the New Forest are set to rise as winter approaches

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Two more animals killed on New Forest roads as darker evenings return

New powers prohibit people from feeding and petting the New Forest's iconic ponies

New powers prohibit people from feeding and petting the New Forest's iconic ponies

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This is how much you could get fined for petting a pony in the New Forest

Five animals have been killed in a spate of hit-and-run incidents in the New Forest

Five animals have been killed in a spate of hit-and-run incidents in the New Forest

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Five animals killed in spate of hit-and-runs

Two free-roaming animals have been killed in separate accidents in the New Forest

Two free-roaming animals have been killed in separate accidents in the New Forest

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Two animals killed in New Forest after being hit by vehicles

Head ranger Charlotte Belcher from Forestry England

Head ranger Charlotte Belcher from Forestry England

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Visitors to New Forest told not to light campfires or barbecues

A four-year project to protect Hatchet Pond from pollution and over-use has been completed

A four-year project to protect Hatchet Pond from pollution and over-use has been completed

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Popular beauty spot set to reopen after major restoration work

Firefighters tackle blaze at Winchester nature reserve

Firefighters tackle blaze at Winchester nature reserve

Fire crews tackle 'large blaze' at nature reserve

Bevois Town Primary School students celebrating the opening of their forest school

Bevois Town Primary School students celebrating the opening of their forest school

'It's nice to have a place like this' - Pupils' joy as forest school opens

Heywood's car was badly damaged in the collision, which occurred on the

Heywood's car was badly damaged in the collision, which occurred on the

Driver banned after crash that killed New Forest pony and injured child

Three New Forest ponies have been killed in separate accidents

Three New Forest ponies have been killed in separate accidents

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Two New Forest ponies die in separate accidents at same junction

New Forest campsites will be run by the organisation that stages the area's biggest summer event

New Forest campsites will be run by the organisation that stages the area's biggest summer event

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New campsite operator vows to 'improve interaction' between visitors and locals

Work is about the start on the latest stage of a project to restore Hatchet Pond

Work is about the start on the latest stage of a project to restore Hatchet Pond

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New move to safeguard 'truly special place' hit by growing popularity

Stock image of a New Forest pony

Stock image of a New Forest pony

Moves to curb spread of potentially fatal horse disease

Children at Blackfield Primary School have planted more than 300 trees as part of a national project to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II

Children at Blackfield Primary School have planted more than 300 trees as part of a national project to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II

Children remember the Queen by planting more than 300 trees

People could be fined £1,000 for feeding or petting ponies and donkeys in the New Forest

People could be fined £1,000 for feeding or petting ponies and donkeys in the New Forest

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Views sought on £1k fine for petting New Forest ponies and donkeys

Pine martins are breeding in the New Forest

Pine martins are breeding in the New Forest

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Pine martens successfully breeding in New Forest, hidden cameras show

Plans to fell 91 trees at Marlhill Copse, which is next to Southampton Airport, have been refused on appeal

Plans to fell 91 trees at Marlhill Copse, which is next to Southampton Airport, have been refused on appeal

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Campaigners win battle to save 90 trees on land owned by city airport

A muntjac deer. The stuffed head of one of the creatures has been stolen from the Verderers' Hall. Picture: Victoria Bowers

A muntjac deer. The stuffed head of one of the creatures has been stolen from the Verderers' Hall. Picture: Victoria Bowers

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Deer's head stolen from historic New Forest building

James Edward Barney was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court. Photo: Solent News & Photo Agency

James Edward Barney was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court. Photo: Solent News & Photo Agency

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Property developer fined for felling trees without a licence - again

Forestry England-owned campsites in the New Forest could be run by the charity that stages the New Forest Show.

Forestry England-owned campsites in the New Forest could be run by the charity that stages the New Forest Show.

New Forest Show Society 'preferred choice' to run ten campsites

Herb House spa at Lime Wood Hotel is launching 're-wilding' retreats to encourage people to get back to nature

Herb House spa at Lime Wood Hotel is launching 're-wilding' retreats to encourage people to get back to nature

Luxury hotel launches mindful spa retreats to help guests reconnect with nature

Campers in Hollands Wood campsite in the New Forest.

Campers in Hollands Wood campsite in the New Forest.

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Popular New Forest campsites could close to protect the environment

The recent hot weather has sparked fears that wildfires could break out in the New Forest. Picture: Forestry England.

The recent hot weather has sparked fears that wildfires could break out in the New Forest. Picture: Forestry England.

Alert issued amid fears of wildfires in New Forest

Morrisons recall and 'do not eat' warning over chicken that may contain glass (PA)

Morrisons recall and 'do not eat' warning over chicken that may contain glass (PA)

Food Standards Agency

Morrisons recall and 'do not eat' warning over chicken that may contain glass

One of the fires found in the New Forest at the weekend. Picture: New Forest Heart Cops

One of the fires found in the New Forest at the weekend. Picture: New Forest Heart Cops

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Visitors to New Forest continue to flout barbecue ban

Photo taken by Daily Echo Camera Club member Richard Holgate

Photo taken by Daily Echo Camera Club member Richard Holgate

Warning to motorists as 20 stallions are released in the New Forest

Bolderwood in the New Forest has been dedicated to the Queen to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Picture: Nick Whittle.

Bolderwood in the New Forest has been dedicated to the Queen to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Picture: Nick Whittle.

Part of the New Forest dedicated to the Queen - here's why

Eyeworth Lodge, Fritham, is part of a former gunpowder factory. Picture: New Forest National Park Authority planning portal.

Eyeworth Lodge, Fritham, is part of a former gunpowder factory. Picture: New Forest National Park Authority planning portal.

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Eco-friendly plan for part of former gunpowder factory

A new book by author Joanna Foat tells the story of the Women's Timber Corps, which was formed during World War Two.

A new book by author Joanna Foat tells the story of the Women's Timber Corps, which was formed during World War Two.

Author marks 80th anniversary of 'Britain's forgotten army'

Two of Britain's biggest retailers are refusing to sell disposable barbecues following wildfires in the New Forest and other areas.

Two of Britain's biggest retailers are refusing to sell disposable barbecues following wildfires in the New Forest and other areas.

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Major retailers ban sale of disposable BBQs to prevent wildfires

Flexford Nature Reserve

Flexford Nature Reserve

More than 100k to be invested in improving lakes and nature reserve

Road closed Winchester

Road closed Winchester

Road closed in Winchester for 5 days to clear trees affected by ash dieback disease

A 40mph speed limit applies on all unfenced roads in the Forest.

A 40mph speed limit applies on all unfenced roads in the Forest.

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Odd New Forest bylaws you may have broken without knowing it

Firefighters have rescued two people who were stuck in mud near Pig Bush car park in the New Forest.

Firefighters have rescued two people who were stuck in mud near Pig Bush car park in the New Forest.

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Firefighters rescue two people stuck in mud in New Forest

Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu is among those celebrating the success of The Halo Effect, an eco-friendly campaign launched a year ago.

Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu is among those celebrating the success of The Halo Effect, an eco-friendly campaign launched a year ago.

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Saints celebrates off-pitch goals a year into new pledge

A stolen school minibus was dumped in a New Forest car park and set on fire.

A stolen school minibus was dumped in a New Forest car park and set on fire.

Thieves steal school minibus and set it on fire (after removing the engine)

Police involved in Operation Mountie carry out speed checks on Roger Penny Way in the New Forest.

Police involved in Operation Mountie carry out speed checks on Roger Penny Way in the New Forest.

Nearly 90 drivers stopped in campaign to improve safety on notorious road

New Forest ponies can be hard to spot on dark winter nights. Picture: Russell Sach.

New Forest ponies can be hard to spot on dark winter nights. Picture: Russell Sach.

Campaigners issue warning over A31 and A35 road closures

The New Forest has been named the best national park in Europe and the tenth best in the world. Picture: Antony Lowe.

The New Forest has been named the best national park in Europe and the tenth best in the world. Picture: Antony Lowe.

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New Forest named best national park in Europe and tenth best in world

Another pony has been killed on Roger Penny Way.

Another pony has been killed on Roger Penny Way.

Another pony killed on 'infamous' New Forest road

Animals are often attracted to freshly-laid salt spread on New Forest roads to help drivers cope with wintry conditions.

Animals are often attracted to freshly-laid salt spread on New Forest roads to help drivers cope with wintry conditions.

Salt-licks deployed after four ponies killed on 'infamous' road

Issues include people parking on verges, often blocking access gates used by the emergency services. Picture: Penny Wade.

Issues include people parking on verges, often blocking access gates used by the emergency services. Picture: Penny Wade.

'By-laws must be enforced': Campaigners criticise 'astonishing' number of breaches

Police seize two uninsured cars. Picture: Hampshire police.

Police seize two uninsured cars. Picture: Hampshire police.

Police fine drivers and seize uninsured cars in new crackdown