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Greetings!
Welcome to the January issue of Park Life.
In this issue read about the success of the New Forest Tour and how it has benefitted the local economy; what the rangers are doing to reduce fuel emissions while out and about and how you can get involved in volunteering opportunities at the second annual volunteer fair.
We are asking for residents' views on the Western Escarpment Conservation Area action plan and from anyone who would be interested in becoming an Authority member.
Those who enjoy local history can find out what secrets were discovered at Lyndhurst's 'community big dig'.
Finally read about our views on the interim report by the Forestry Panel set up to look into the future of England's woodlands.
Best wishes,
The New Forest National Park Authority team
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New look for Park Rangers on the go
Rangers working for the New Forest National Park will be easier to spot thanks to a new lease vehicle with distinctive images of the New Forest landscape.
The Volkswagen Caddy with BlueMotion technology is more fuel efficient and produces less CO2 than most vans.
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Opportunities for volunteering
Visit Lyndhurst Community Centre on Saturday 3 March to find out about volunteering opportunities in the New Forest.
The day offers a chance for people to see the exciting opportunities available
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Views sought on conservation area
Residents of the Western Escarpment Conservation Area in the New Forest National Park are being asked to comment on a draft action plan that outlines a range of projects that will help conserve its special character and appearance.
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New members for National Park Authority
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has announced her intention to appoint two new members to the New Forest National Park Authority.
The new appointments will commence in May 2012 and are initially for up to four years.
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Lyndurst unearths churchyard secrets
 People of all ages from Lyndhurst helped to unearth the past at an archaeological excavation of their parish churchyard dubbed 'the community big dig'.
The Authority working with Wessex Archaeology helped them excavate three areas outside the west end of St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst.
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Park Authority welcomes Panel report
 The Authority has welcomed an interim report by a panel set up to look into the future of England's woodlands.
The Independent Panel on Forestry sets out a broad vision of providing a wider range of benefits to more people, and will explore the role of not just the public forest estate but all woodlands.
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Celebrating the Olympics through art
To celebrate the Olympic Games coming to London in 2012 we've launched a special Olympic-themed open-art competition with the theme of gold, sliver or bronze. Find out how you can get involved.
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