forest News

The New Forest National Park Authority and the New Forest Equine Forum would like to remind people that there is still time to submit their views on draft horse-related development guidelines until 5pm, Wednesday 10 August 2011.

Archaeologists and volunteers unearthed medieval pottery as they stepped back in time to look at the New Forest National Park’s ancient salt industry.

Businesses and communities in the north and west of the New Forest National Park are gearing up for a successful summer thanks to a new route for the New Forest Tour open top bus which starts this weekend.

Ever wondered how many ponies there are in the New Forest? How was the New Forest created? What special creatures live here?

Moths, fungus, bats, birds and an array of pond and sea life were just some of the many finds at this year’s ‘Bioblitz’.

When the going gets tough, can natural enemies Scruffy Hawk and Freddy Ferret forget their animosity to come together and save other animals in the forest?

The Yard Project Created to Leverage Crowdsourcing through Social Media to Support Conservation of Farmland

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) are using news of the discovery of another uncontacted tribe in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest to underline the importance of safeguarding the forests against logging.

Julian Johnson and Vicky Myers have been re-elected as Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the New Forest National Park Authority following today’s Authority meeting.

Draft planning guidelines about horse-related development have been prepared by the New Forest National Park Authority working in partnership with the New Forest Equine Forum.

Heavy industry asking for planning permission which will severely damage a forest and SSSi. Huge local uproar and resentment.

Students from Oak Lodge School in Dibden Purlieu have spent this morning (Thursday 9 June) exploring Blackwater in the New Forest National Park on a new range of ‘all ability bikes’.

National Park Officers and Ecologist will be available for media interviews to talk about the 24-hour wildlife bonanza; what they hope to find and how families can get involved.

The New Forest National Park Authority welcomes new member Councillor Penny Jackman to the Authority.

The New Forest National Park Authority is encouraging people across the Forest to feed in their views about the future of England’s forests and woods, following the call today (19 May) for views by the Independent Panel on Forestry.

If you are new to the area or want to learn more about this special place come along to one of the New Forest National Park Authority’s ‘New Forest in a nutshell’ events.

After four and a half years of hard work by the local community Woodgreen Village Shop will be officially open this Saturday. Not only will it benefit local communities but it has also been designed to be environmentally friendly.

Baker Roofing Company has received the 2011 North Carolina Family Business of the Year Award by the Wake Forest University Schools of Business Family Business Center.

New Pharmaceuticals market report from Datamonitor: "Forest Laboratories Inc.: PharmaVitae Profile"

Around 1,300 people visited the second annual ‘Greener Living Show’ at Sandy Balls Holiday Centre near Fordingbridge, on Sunday 8 May.

Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries Richard Benyon MP was in the New Forest yesterday (Monday 9 May) at the invitation of the New Forest National Park Authority to meet local organisations and learn more about the Forest.

It must be the only telephone box in the country to have had a red carpet ceremony and to be celebrated with its own website.

Rangers from the New Forest National Park Authority are working with local volunteers from Landford to help turn an area of disused ground into a small nature reserve.

It is one of the highest vantage points on the New Forest coast and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Subsidised courses for making repairs to timber-frame buildings, cob walling and using lime plaster and render are now on offer to small businesses in the New Forest.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.

Rainforest Partnership hosts Films for the Forest Festival on June 16, 2011 at Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin, TX. Amateur and professional filmmakers alike encouraged to enter, free of charge. All proceeds to help save the rainforest.

The New Forest National Park is teaming up with IKEA and Sandy Balls Holiday Centre to help people take small steps to care for the environment.

Members of the New Forest National Park Authority today formally adopted Village Design Statements for the parishes of Landford and Wellow.

The Forest Friends (for Girls) Wall Sticker kit allows you to instantly create a colorful and captivating forest mural for your girl’s room in minutes! Forest theme repositionable wall stickers are now available through My Wonderful Walls.

With the Forest Friends Wall Sticker Kit, you can create a forest room makeover for your child in minutes! Personalized forest theme fabric wall stickers are now available through My Wonderful Walls.

Over 200 people attended a film premier exploring life on the sea bed last week. They were taken on an underwater adventure exploring ship wrecks found in the Solent.

People with a passion for the New Forest are invited to a Volunteer Fair showcasing the best of volunteering opportunities in the National Park.

The New Forest National Park Authority has recruited its first international volunteer. However they will not be found at the Authority’s headquarters but behind a laptop in Perth, Western Australia.

Members of the New Forest National Park Authority have given their formal response to the Government following a national 12-week national consultation on how the Authority should be governed.

The New Forest National Park Authority today welcomed the news that a consultation on the future management of the Forest estate has been halted.

Indonesia's giant palm oil producer (Sinar Mas) have announced to stop deforestation via a press conference today. Deforestation and the peat land destruction is the reason why Indonesia is ranked the third largest emitter of Greenhouse gases.

A consultation is being launched today (24 January) on a draft Village Design Statement for Landford.

An ancient way of life which shapes the New Forest landscape will have its first healthcheck in 10 years when ‘commoners’ will be asked their views.

Animal accidents last year on New Forest roads were the lowest since records began in 1956.

If you are interested in how National Parks are governed there is just under three weeks left until the consultation closes.

Some other popular wildlife destinations in India are Kanha National Park, Periyar National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Sariska National Park, Thekaddy Sanctuary, etc.

A series of four consultation meetings organised by the New Forest National Park Authority have been a success with approximately 200 people attending to find out more about the national review of the governance arrangements of National Parks

Brighten up your January by taking a trip to the New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst to visit the free ‘Dream View’ photography exhibition - celebrating what people enjoy most about the New Forest.

Preliminary Scientific Trials using LiDAR technology to Calculate Forest Carbon Stocks in REDD projects in Indonesia look Promising.

There is a saying, “May all your weeds be wildflowers.” And may all your books be as fun to read as Rachel and Sammy Visit the Forest.

Any parent can do it! Paint a full-room wall mural for your boy’s room or girl’s room with the Forest Friends Wall Mural Stencil Kit.

Local author chronicles the history of the Ocala National Forest in vintage images

Local author celebrates the release of a new pictorial history of Forest Acres

Forest Economic Advisors LLC has announced the hiring of prominent wood products analyst Henry Spelter. Spelter will assume the role of lead analyst for FEAs Wood Biomass Forecast Service publications.