The New Forest - Forestry England

Restoring heathlands are having a big impact on increasing biodiversity in the New Forest & across the country. A two year survey by Wild New Forest & the #NewForestBiodiversityForum discovered many threatened species have come back to these new open areas. #BiodiversityDay

With foals and stallions in the #NewForest we’re asking people to take extra care when out or using the roads. 🐎 To help keep everyone safe, and the ponies, please keep your distance. If you want a photo use a zoom and please keep dogs under close control. 🙏 #CareForTheForest

Forest moments 🌳 #MindfulMonday #ForestMoment #NewForest

@DanielCMartin1 Indeed it is, we're happy we could share this moment!

Who would have thought it! The things trail cams can show us are remarkable….

@Michael14kBall Thanks for your interest, yes we hope so too!

@EngNewForest Hopefully its back at sea by now!

We had a surprise visit to a #NewForest stream recently. This #Razorbill was recorded on a trail camera probably resting after some weather pushed it off course. The Razorbill is a coastal seabird and would usually be found in marine or intertidal water. #WildlifeWednesday

@campaignstrat Possibly! 😄

@EngNewForest Is it on holiday?

@Michael14kBall It was several miles, without disclosing the particular location. It's possible some local weather on the day had just pushed it off course for a short period.

@EngNewForest How far upstream?

@darkpeakbirder @samgod96 We think so as it left after a few hours of resting.

@EngNewForest @samgod96 Does anyone know what happened to it? Did it get get away ok

Forest moments 🌳 #MindfulMonday #ForestMoment #NewForest

If you are arranging for anyone to take away waste you can check they are registered to do so on the Environment Agency website. Thanks to everyone helping to reduce fly-tipping in this special place 🙏

We joined local police & partners this week to help tackle fly-tipping in the #NewForest. A joint op stopped vehicles carrying waste to check they had the correct licences, two of them didn’t have a waste carriers licence & will need to purchase one within 14 days or be fined.

To help keep everyone safe, and the ponies, please keep your distance. If you want a photo use a zoom and please keep dogs under close control. 🙏

From 11 May stallions will be turned out in the New Forest. The following six weeks will be an important period for the ponies and during the breeding season animals may behave unpredictably and cross roads at speed. 🐎 #CareForTheForest #NewForest

Turn on your sound for a #ForestMoment 🌳🐦 #MindfulMonday

As we welcome new born foals in the #NewForest we’re reminding people to be responsible and take extra care while out and about or on the roads. Enjoy the moment by keeping your distance, if you want a photo use a zoom and please keep dogs under close control. #CareForTheForest

Our volunteers have been busy helping us improve habitat for butterflies, specifically the White Admiral. Using hand tools they've helped clear and widen areas to allow more light to the forest floor to help promote the growth of flora. #Volunteering #OurWork #NewForest

The curlew is a globally threatened species and classed as red-listed, the highest conservation priority. The New Forest is one of only a few areas in south-east England where curlew breed. Find out more: forestryengland.uk/new-forest/gro… #WorldCurlewDay 📷 Roger Wilmhurst

Find out how we are working alongside The New Forest District Council, The New Forest National Park Authority and others to tackle fly-tipping and litter in the forest: youtu.be/d9nudOZRuqI

The New Forest Essential Guide is out now! You can find a copy of it at information points around the New Forest or download a copy from our website 👇 bit.ly/New-Forest-Ess… #NewForest