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Greetings!
If you are at the New Forest Show (24-26 July) come and say hello to us in the New Forest Corner. We have all sorts of exciting things on offer, but this year's highlight has to be our 'New Forest Remembers'-Untold Stories of World War II project.
You can discover the vital role the New Forest played during World War II, try and break our secret code and even sit in the cockpit of a Spitfire aeroplane.
In this newsletter you can find out more about our jam-packed events programme which is full of activities that are free or low cost. If you want to leave your car at home hop on the New Forest Tour, an open top bus that explores the New Forest on two interchangeable routes, popular with residents and tourists alike.
Also in this edition read our response to the much anticipated forestry report about the future of England's woodlands.
Have a great summer exploring the National Park.
Best wishes,
The New Forest National Park Authority team
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Explore the New Forest on a shoe string
Recent research by charity 'Family Action' states that many families will be 'stuck at home' this summer as the cost of family day trips rocket.However not all days out have to cost a fortune. The New Forest is full of events, activities and days out this summer that are free or low-cost.
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National Park welcomes forestry report
The National Park Authority has welcomed a report by a panel set up to look into the future of England's woodlands which recommends keeping the New Forest in public ownership. The report published on 4 July also recommends enshrining in statute the benefit to the public which woodlands like the New Forest have.
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Enjoy spectacular views of the New Forest
The New Forest Tour offers an open top experience of the National Park and the opportunity to explore the Forest in a unique way. The Tour is the perfect opportunity for visitors and residents to enjoy England's smallest national park from a different perspective; taking in the magnificent views of heathland, forest, countryside and coast.
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Design guidelines approved for Hyde
Hyde villagers who captured the character of their local community have had their design guidelines for new development formally adopted by the New Forest National Park Authority. A Village Design Statement for the Parish of Hyde was prepared by a steering group of local people with the involvement of the wider community.
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New faces making their 'Marque'
A scheme designed to support local producers and farmers is celebrating after 13 new businesses have recently signed up.The New Forest Marque is going from strength to strength and now has 128 members. Its aim is to help local producers and farmers promote their craft and produce under the distinctive banner of the New Forest Marque.
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Top marks for Education Team
The term has ended and the New Forest National Park Authority Education Team's end-of-year report is bursting with achievements. The team of two has had a busy year visiting 60 schools and education providers, working with 8,500 students aged between four and 24.
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Making a promise to the environment
 Our Land is an exciting project aimed at developing truly sustainable tourism in the New Forest National Park. It is an opportunity for the most sustainable tourism businesses to market themselves to London and the South East. If you are a tourism business and would like to join, visit the Our Land website or email ourland@newforestnpa.gov.uk.
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A 'date with nature' in the New Forest
 Using the latest hi-tech gadgets we look right into the tree-top nests of the New Forest's wild birds of prey and watch their every move - from eggs hatching to food arriving and chicks leaving. You can also learn about the reptiles and amphibians of the New Forest.
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