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Greetings!
If you are out and about exploring the New Forest over the next week be sure to look around you in case there is a gold bauble hanging overhead.
To celebrate the Christmas Fair on 8 and 9 December at New Park near Brockenhurst, six golden baubles have been hidden in the New Forest and there is a week to find them all. Each bauble is linked to a Forest related prize.
The Fair has over 70 stalls selling New Forest Marque food and craft and you can also buy your Christmas tree from the Forestry Commission.
However, it is not all Christmas cheer; there was a disappointing increase in animal accidents during the beginning of November. Find out more about how we can drive more safely at night.
If you are interested in becoming a wildlife champion or volunteer, read on to find out how you can get involved.
Merry Christmas
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Christmas treasure trail starts today!
 To celebrate the launch of the Christmas Fair on 8 and 9 December, prizes are up for grabs to anyone who finds a gold Christmas bauble hidden in the New Forest National Park from today until Friday 7 December. The six golden baubles could be hidden anywhere and you have eight days to find them all.
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One week until the Christmas fair
If you are looking for interesting, local or crafty gifts to give this Christmas put next weekend in your diary for a jam-packed, bustling Christmas Fair, at New Park near Brockenhurst. There will be over 70 stalls and you can also buy your Christmas tree from the Forestry Commission.
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Sudden increase in animal accidents
The National Park Authority and Verderers are asking drivers to be more careful when driving through the New Forest, following a surge of animal accidents during November. During the first two weeks of this month there were 20 accidents, including five fatalities, three injuries and two hit and runs.
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Tour wins global award
The New Forest Tour is celebrating after being awarded a highly commended at the 2012 Virgin Holiday Responsible Tourism Awards - the Oscars of the responsible tourism industry.
The Tour received its commendation in the Best Responsible Transport category, beating of stiff competition from around the world.
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Wildlife volunteers wanted
A one year pilot project to encourage local communities to identify wildlife habitats such as grassland, hedgerows, ponds, rivers and woodland is now looking for volunteers. The project will focus on the areas of Godshill, Hordle, Landford, Marchwood, Milford on Sea, New Milton and Wellow to develop community wildlife plans.
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