New Forest Commoner🌳

Injured livestock or animal accident on the #NewForest? Know who to call:

Did you know an incredible 63% of Britain’s 24,000 types of insects are found here in the New Forest? It goes to show why the New Forest is one of the most important locations in Europe for nature and conservation! 🦗🐝🐜 #InsectWeek #StandTallForTheSmall #NewForest

As temperatures continue to rise please remember that the #NewForest is a no BBQ or fires zone. This includes the use of cooking stoves and campfires which are also banned. For more information on fire safety in the Forest visit bit.ly/406fmYv. 🙏

New Forest stallions form an integral part of the area’s long and rich history. They are released to breed with free-roaming mares and improve the quality of the foals produced. This year, 21 stallions were turned out across various locations in the Forest for a period of six weeks. The stallions are held on a private holding for the rest of the year under the Verderers of the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme, which provides annual funding for their grazing. The scheme is a partnership between the Verderers of the New Forest , Forestry England and the New Forest National Park Authority, as well as support from Natural England and the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association. The funding encourages commoners - those who own and look after the livestock in the Forest - to own stallions and ensures they have land to graze on during the long period when they are not permitted to be on the Forest. Find out more through the link in our bio and in the video 🎥 #NewForest #Stallions

We're excited to offer Shadow Ranger #volunteer opportunities for individuals who want to gain practical experience in the forestry sector and are interested in pursuing a career in conservation, recreation or site management. Find out more 👉 forestryengland.uk/article/shadow… #NewForest

⚠️ Met Office warning issued for #thunderstorms later today and tonight covering #Newforest Very low likelihood on their matrix though so its a nowcast!

Can you help the UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa learn more about #tick-borne diseases in the #NewForest and surrounding areas? People who regularly spend time outdoors for work or recreation are invited to #Brockenhurst Village Hall 12 or 13 June

Please welcome Xluna, a filly foal. #NewForest

Please don’t feed the #NewForest ponies, your ‘kindness’ can kill.

4 years ago @ForestryEngland & @WildNewForest1 began a project to confirm the return of Pine Martens to the #NewForest. Using hidden cameras we now know they are here, breeding, & that the Forest's ancient woodlands are a really important habitat for this tree loving species.

Finding blue skies🦋. @newforestcommoner.bsky.social #NewForest

#passwideandslow #NewForest

Do you know what this is??👇 PLEASE, if you know anything, report to 101. Crimestoppers or the Verderers. You could be able to claim the up to £5000 reward for reporting a Hit And Run driver. #poniesdontdenttheydie #donthitandrun #makegoodchoices

In 1955 English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, when aged 82, met some #NewForest gypsies in a pub near the Rufus Stone to collect a #folksong, but their wild singing and dancing got them all thrown out.

*VACANCY - RECEPTIONIST* Here’s an exciting new opportunity for a people-focussed and organised person to join the New Forest National Park Authority as a receptionist. Apply by 17 September. Click here to find out more and send us your application: newforestnpa.gov.uk/jobs/reception…

@martinglester The next Attenborough. (Saw him here first!) #NewForest

@Forest_Commoner Thank you, was just a quick snap with my phone. Prefer this one with my eldest and his latest find... Has done better than his parents stomping around here for nearly 20 years 🤣

Peatland is an ecological marvel but one of the most unappreciated of all landscape features. It has suffered massive eradication due to historical and continued drainage for agriculture, forestry, development etc. The #NewForest has many examples of this precious habitat. #BOG

@martinglester That is a stunning photo.

@Forest_Commoner Got stuck in a few on the forest in the past 🤣. Nice to find a few bog specialists though.

According to the ancient Celts, #Rowan trees symbolised protection. Travellers using a walking stick made of rowan were guarded from getting lost and assured of an enlightened journey.

Are you planning to visit the #NewForest this bank holiday? The #NewForestCode helps do this in the most enjoyable way. 🐎 #KeepYourDistance from livestock and do not feed or touch them 🐶 Keep dogs under control and don’t let them approach wildlife newforestnpa.gov.uk/nfcode