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Naturalist Chris Packham in social media spat with Jeremy Clarkson over legendary environmentalist Sir David Attenborough

Naturalist Chris Packham in social media spat with Jeremy Clarkson over legendary environmentalist Sir David Attenborough

Naturalist Chris Packham in social media spat with Jeremy Clarkson over legendary environmentalist Sir David Attenborough

TV naturalist Chris Packham is making headlines again – just a week after being cleared by police of breaking the law when he sniffed a goshawk.

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Burnt heathland wins New Forest snapper Landscape Photographer of the Year title

Burnt heathland wins New Forest snapper Landscape Photographer of the Year title

Burnt heathland wins New Forest snapper Landscape Photographer of the Year title

A local photographer has scooped the UK Landscape Photographer of the Year title with his emotive image of devastation wreaked by a large heath fire.


Worrying trend in drivers failing to report accidents involving Forest animals

Worrying trend in drivers failing to report accidents involving Forest animals

Worrying trend in drivers failing to report accidents involving Forest animals

Forest road accidents involving livestock must be reported immediately to reduce suffering, the Official Verderer has said.

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New bins wheeled out to Forest residents for garden waste

New bins wheeled out to Forest residents for garden waste

New bins wheeled out to Forest residents for garden waste

New garden waste wheelie bins have been unveiled by New Forest District Council as it encourages residents to sign up to its new collection service.

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Hundreds dealt with under new powers to tackle pony petting and barbecues

Hundreds dealt with under new powers to tackle pony petting and barbecues

Hundreds dealt with under new powers to tackle pony petting and barbecues

More than 700 people were dealt with under newly granted powers aimed at protecting the Forest’s environment and wildlife.

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‘Slow and painful death’ warning for New Forest ponies

‘Slow and painful death’ warning for New Forest ponies

‘Slow and painful death’ warning for New Forest ponies

New Forest commoners are being urged to report areas of excessive bracken and brambles to Forestry England.

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Water firm announces price hike days after being ordered to cut bills

Water firm announces price hike days after being ordered to cut bills

Water firm announces price hike days after being ordered to cut bills

Southern Water will be hiking prices for its customers in the Forest as it seeks to fund an “ambitious” £7.8 billion investment plan.

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Young conservationist honoured for work with marine life

Young conservationist honoured for work with marine life

Young conservationist honoured for work with marine life

A budding conservationist from Bransgore was the youngest to receive a special award from the county’s wildlife trust for his work with marine life.


Forest customers set for lower water bills after firm ordered to pay back £43m

Forest customers set for lower water bills after firm ordered to pay back £43m

Forest customers set for lower water bills after firm ordered to pay back £43m

The New Forest’s Southern Water customers can expect reduced bills after the firm was ordered to pay out £43m.

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New Milton council commits to five more years of wildlife habitat support work

New Milton council commits to five more years of wildlife habitat support work

New Milton council commits to five more years of wildlife habitat support work

A 10-year programme of works supporting wildlife habitats at two beauty spots has been extended by New Milton Town Council for another five years.


NPA ‘needs more cash’ to meet government green targets

NPA ‘needs more cash’ to meet government green targets

NPA ‘needs more cash’ to meet government green targets

More flexibility is needed on how the New Forest National Park Authority generates money if it is to meet new government targets, the NPA has said.

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Forest businessman reports Chris Packham to police over new TV show

Forest businessman reports Chris Packham to police over new TV show

Forest businessman reports Chris Packham to police over new TV show

A New Forest businessman has reported TV environmentalist Chris Packham to the police for ‘inciting terrorism’ on his latest TV show.

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Decision on New Milton beauty spots a ‘slap in the face’

Decision on New Milton beauty spots a ‘slap in the face’

Decision on New Milton beauty spots a ‘slap in the face’

A conservation group has said refusal to have two New Milton beauty spots designated Local Nature Reserves is a “slap in the face”.

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Asian hornet alert after nests found in local garden

Asian hornet alert after nests found in local garden

Asian hornet alert after nests found in local garden

New Forest residents are being warned to keep their eyes open for Asian hornets after nests were found in a residential garden in Dibden Purlieu.

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