About the New Forest
The Crown lands of the New Forest are divided between timber-growing inclosures and open forest comprising heath, lawn and ancient woodland.
Forestry Commission
The Queen's House, Lyndhurst, O43 7NH
0300 067 4600
The Forestry Commission is responsible for the management of the Crown lands, balancing opportunities for wildlife and conservation, timber production and public recreation. Forest Keepers are responsible for the wildlife of the Forest.
If a commoning animal (pony, cow, donkey, sheep or pig) is in distress or to report a sick or injured deer, please telephone the local Agister at any time of day or night on 0300 067 4600.
To report road traffic accidents involving Forest stock, please phone the Police on 999.
To find out more about the work of the Forestry Commission in the New Forest, please visit their website: link to www.forestry.gov.uk/newforest
The Verderers of the New Forest
The Queen's House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH
02380 282052
link to email enquiries@verderers.org.uk
The open forest is historically the domain of the New Forest Commoners with ancient 'Forest Rights' which are enshrined in Forest Law and are administered and enforced by the Verderers' Court. The Verderers of the New Forest have statutory and judicial responsibility for the management of commoning, animal welfare and for the conservation of the open forest including grazing regulation. The Court meets at 10am on the third Wednesday of each month (except in August and December) at the Verderers' Court adjacent to Queen's House in Lyndhurst and members of the public can attend.
Further information on the Verderers of the New Forest can be found on their website: link to www.verderers.org.uk
New Forest Commoners' Defence Association
link to email tony@realnewforest.org
The Commoners' Defence Association promotes, safeguards and represents the interests of the New Forest Commoners, particularly with regard to welfare of ponies, cattle and other stock.
Information on the work of the CDA can be found on their website: link to www.realnewforest.org
Animals have right of way on the highway and similarly, since property is enclosed rather than pasture, owners are responsible for fencing animals out of their property. Encroachment onto and damage of pasture is taken very seriously and dogs must be kept under control at all times.
Friends of the New Forest (New Forest Association)
An independent organisation dedicated to protecting and sustaining the traditional character of the New Forest.
link to www.newforestassociation.org
John Ward, Chairman link to email chair@newforestassociation.org
New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society
link to www.newforestpony.com
Jane Murray, Secretary link to email info@newforestpony.com
New Forest Livestock Society Pony Sales
Adjacent to Beaulieu Road Station. Sales held in May, September, October and November.
link to www.nfls.org.uk
link to email enquiries@nfls.org.uk
Environment Agency
Public body working to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.
03708 506 506
link to email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Information for Residents
The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) has produced a "Welcome Home" leaflet for new residents of the New Forest which you can download by using this link to Welcome Home leaflet.
The Forestry Commission has produced a series of information leaflets for residents of the New Forest which can be accessed via the links below: