Bats benefit from New Forest project
Fourteen of the 18 species of bat found in the UK are to be found in the New Forest, and a scheme is protecting them.
Fourteen of the 18 species of bat found in the UK are to be found in the New Forest, and a scheme is protecting them.
There was an increase in animal accidents in the New Forest National Park in 2025, with a total of 108 recorded.
Candelabra Coral, which resembles a candelabra, has been spotted in several areas for the first time ever.
The New Forest National Park Authority achieved a ‘B’ rating in its first year of reporting under the United Nations Race to Zero initiative.
The New Forest National Park Authority is urging people to dispose of their pumpkins sensibly and not dump them in the New Forest, as they are not good food for animals.
The New Forest National Park Authority is calling for the charges from 129 car parks to be reinvested into the park.
People are invited to take part in the New Forest Walking Festival which runs from 18 October to 2 November.
A trio of the colourful insects which haven’t been seen in the area for more than 15 years have been recorded.
Sir Julian Lewis visited the New Forest National Park and saw the main slipway, where large wooden warships were built for Nelson’s navy.
The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes had the chance to try out one of the bikes which are suitable for people with physical or intellectual disabilities.