Safe driving campaign helps to reduce number of animals hit on the roads in the New Forest
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating a 50 per cent reduction in the number of animal accidents in the New Forest. New figures released by the National Park Authority show that 15 animals were killed or injured between November 1 and December 16, compared to 31 in the same...
New Forest holiday park soars in green awards
A family’s New Forest holiday park is flying high after birds, honey bees and butterflies helped wing it to a top environmental accolade from David Bellamy. The world-famous botanist has presented Red Shoot Camping Park near Ringwood with his prestigious David...
Motorists urged to stay vigilant for foals in the forest
MOTORISTS using New Forest roads have been reminded to adhere to the speed limits as foal season has now begun. Around 450 foals are expected to be born in the coming weeks – the first having made an appearance over the Easter weekend.. But the arrival of the...
New Forest Ponies at Risk
The New Forest pony has been classified as a rare breed following a decline in the number breeding mares. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has been closely monitoring New Forest Pony numbers and has given the classification after a sharp drop in numbers. Ponies...