Environment

The New Forest has a new guardian to protect its native plants from invasive species.

A nationally rare fungus has been discovered in several areas of the New Forest for the first time.

Michael Turner has organised the annual poppy hunt since 2015

Troublesome pigs who were spotted raiding graves at a cemetery have been removed from the Forest.

Civic chiefs should have had a back-up plan when rolling out wheelie bins in the New Forest, a councillor has said.

The second phase of the wheelie bin rollout across the New Forest has suffered “technical” issues with its new £800,000 system.

Plans for a battery energy storage system in Marchwood look set to be approved by New Forest District Council.

A cricket club is “breaching its conditions” stopping livestock from grazing on its pitch – after it was voted one of the worst pitches in Hampshire.

During daytime working hours from 7am to 7pm, the road will be reduced to a single lane operating under temporary traffic lights.

A community apple pressing day in Brockenhurst saw residents turn a bumper crop into juice.

The hotspots were Balmer Lawn, Boltons Bench and Hatchett Pond.

Dozens of New Forest homeowners have been “shocked” by sudden £5,500 payment demands to access their homes.

Parts of the Forest and Christchurch could flood this evening (Wednesday) due to high tides.

Six oak trees have been protected by a council – against the wishes of residents.

The recently-launched New Milton Community Garden reaped success by scooping two prestigious awards.

Annual grazing at two New Milton beauty spots is set to be delayed until after a local fireworks event.

Businesses are being urged to stop promoting the New Forest to “piggy tourists” following concerns they are being “plagued” by visitors.

Reducing pollution and improving air quality remains a priority for the area, says New Forest District Council.

Dumped pumpkins can be toxic to hedgehogs and other creature, authorities have warned.

Emergency teams took part in a oil spill exercise on the Bealieu River to test how well they would do tackling a real one.