The boys are back in town! 🐴

Tomorrow 20 stallions are being released onto the Forest until 18 June.

This fantastic footage shows how important it is to #KeepYourDistance while they are out with the mares, as the erratic behaviour from all the herd can be dangerous. (1/2)

The stallions are out in the #NewForest so please take extra care during this time. 🐴

The behaviour of ponies and herds can be very unpredictable so please also be sure to give them space and be extra vigilant when driving on Forest roads. 💚

#CareForTheForest

📷 Erika Dovey

Please take extra care when driving in the #NewForest to help protect our foals! 🐴

🚗 Always pass animals wide and slow and be prepared to stop, as they can behave unexpectedly.
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Can’t have enough bluebells! Boldre New Forest for #WildflowerHour

We have spaces available on our Junior Rangers sessions for 11-18-year-olds in May and June, including one with Freshwater Habitats Trust

To get involved email: [email protected]

Find out more about New Forest Junior Rangers on our website: newforestnpa.gov.uk/communities/yo…

#YouCAN

Summer is on its way! One of the first foals born this year in the New Forest. Mum decided that the middle of a busy road would be the best place to give birth causing traffic chaos. Mum and foal were safely moved to a nearby field and are both doing well #21510 @HantsRural

It's #EarthDay in the #NewForest 🌳 and beyond 🌎

Join us in our #Climate and #Nature Challenge 🦉 🌱 🦌 Take a look at how a few steps 🐾 no matter how small 🐛 can all add up 🐴

📝 Sign here: newforestnpa.gov.uk/pledge/

🎵 Dawn chorus walk 🎶
Monday 6 May - early start!

Join a #NewForest #NationalPark Authority #ranger at this magical time of day on a woodland Forest walk. Hear the dawn chorus and learn more about how birds use the power of song.
Book at:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/dawn-chorus-…

The disappointing, sad & grim, scene greeting me at #NewForest Ashley Walk car park today 😢 

Our dogs poo, bagged or unbagged, is not a natural part of our countryside.

It pollutes our environment & harms livestock, wildlife & plants.

Bag it, bin it!
#CareForTheForest

🦇 Who's up for a #bat #survey ? 🦇

Join a #NewForest #NationalPark ranger on the evening of Friday 19 April. You'll take bat detectors out in the New Forest at sunset, and your findings will help bat conservation locally.

Limited places. Book at:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunset-surve…

First warm AND sunny day of the year!

Brimstone butterflies everywhere and just saw 3 swallows over Abbottswell 🌞😄

#OperationEaster The national enforcement campaign to protect our nesting wild birds is underway

The taking of wild bird eggs is a serious crime yet remains an illicit hobby for some individuals

Read more here & please report info to police: orlo.uk/24YKP

#HantsRural

Fly-tips cause damage & put wildlife at risk. Clearing up is costly and diverts funds away from caring for the #NewForest . Today, at the start of the #GBSpringClean , we joined HantsPolRural & partners checking 50 vehicles carrying waste. 12 were taken off the road for offences.

Are you aged 11-18 and have an interest in the natural world? Why not join our Junior Rangers open session on 9 April?

Get a taste of life as a New Forest ranger, take part in a litter pick as well as games and activities.

Find out more & book here: newforestnpa.gov.uk/event/new-fore…

Are you an aspiring conservationist or ecologist at the start of your career? Would you like to receive over £1200 worth of training for free? We are searching for someone we can help to boost their wildlife skills over the next year bit.ly/srttraining

If kissing is in season when gorse is in bloom, there must be plenty of smooching in the New Forest now!

Out on ground nesting bird patrol near Wilverley & it was very noticeable how much the gorse has come on over recent days.

Fantastic to be accompanied by skylark song too 😊

It doesn't feel very spring like (plenty of showers, bit light on sunshine!), but 1st March heralded ground nesting bird season & the signage is going out...

Thank you for keeping to the main paths across the open #NewForest to protect vulnerable eggs & chick's
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Here's a wonderful chance to join experts from Hampshire Ornithological Society on a guided #birdwatching walk around #Keyhaven Marshes.

17 March 9.30am - 1pm

Find out more: newforestnpa.gov.uk/event/birdwatc…

A special event as part of the #NewForest #AwakeningFestival
#NationalParks

🌳 Walk with the #NationalPark tree team. Sat 23 March, 10am-12pm.

Join our NPA Tree Officers Nik and James on a fascinating walk on the Tall Trees Trail looking at #NewForest trees and how to identify them.

Find out more and book at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-id-tall…

#Awakening

JOB VACANCY: Inclusive Cycling Ride Leader (seasonal)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to deliver engaging cycling sessions for people with additional needs in the #NewForest #NationalPark .

Apply here: bit.ly/49NPbJi

Closes 25 March 2024