‘Please slow down’: drivers urged to add ‘just three minutes’ to journey to prevent New Forest animal deaths
That’s the message to drivers travelling through the New Forest as the clocks are set to go back this weekend. And as part of a renewed campaign aimed to combat the huge rise in animal deaths and injuries in the longer nights, motorists are being asked to add...
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...