Feb 2011 header
In this issue
Forest future
Wheelie good scheme
WWII bid
Coastal secrets revealed
Governance update
You're invited!
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Greetings!

We have been talking to many partners and members of the public about plans for the future of the Forest estates. Read our Chairman's reactions to the recent developments.
  
This month why not discover the secrets of the National Park's fascinating coastline through the ages at our exhibition, or get involved on the ground by attending a Volunteer Fair in Lyndhurst this Saturday? We hope to see you there.
  
Best wishes,
The New Forest National Park Authority team

Park welcomes Forest consultation news

 

Pony at Rockford Common

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

He had written to Ministers inviting them to the New Forest to learn more about the special nature of the area and hopes the meeting will still go ahead. Read more...

Wheelie good scheme for youngsters

 

Disability cycles

Young people with disabilities will soon have more opportunities to explore New Forest cycle trails thanks to a scheme organised by the New Forest National Park.

 

A range of specially-adapted trikes and tandems will soon be available.

Read more... 

Heritage help needed for World War II bid

 

D-Day remnants at Lepe

Spy schools, prisoner of war camps, secret airfield missions and thousands of evacuees in World War II changed the landscape of the New Forest and also the course of history.

 

Now the New Forest National Park is asking heritage organisations to help get a widespread archaeological project

off the ground.

New Forest coast comes to Lyndhurst 

 

diver in the SolentNational Park archaeologists and volunteers have been investigating the New Forest's dynamic coastline over 125,000 years.

 

The 'Coastal Detectives' exhibition celebrates the discoveries made. The exhibition is at the New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst, until 20 March.

Governance review for National Parks

 

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

 

Read more...

Finding friends and fun with volunteering

  

Volunteers clearing gorse at Lepe

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

Organised by the New Forest National Park Authority, more than 25 different groups will be there, with everything from local history to conservation tasks on offer. Read more...
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