Living In The New Forest
About the New Forest
The Crown lands of the New Forest are divided between timber-growing enclosures 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
The Verderers of the New Forest
The Queen's House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH
02380 282052
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.
New Forest Commoners' Defence Association
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.
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.
John Ward, Chairman: chair@newforestassociation.org
New Forest Association website.
New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society
Jane Murray, Secretary: info@newforestpony.com
New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society website.
New Forest Livestock Society Pony Sales
Adjacent to Beaulieu Road Station. Sales held in May, September, October and November.
enquiries@nfls.org.uk
New Forest Livestock Society Pony Sales website.
Environment Agency
Public body working to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.
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 find on their website.
The Forestry Commission has produced a series of information leaflets for residents of the New Forest which can be accessed via the links below:
Waste Disposal and Recycling
View all detail regarding recycling and rubbish in the New Forest on the New Forest website: https://www.newforest.gov.uk/recyclingandrubbish
- Efford Household Waste & Recycling Centre
Milford Road, Lymington, SO41 8EZ - NFDC Bulky Waste Collection Service
023 8028 5000
Pills, tablets and medicines can be taken to any pharmacy for disposal.
New Forest Organisations
Forestry Commission
📍 The Queen's House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH
📞 Call Forestry Commission: 0300 067 4600
🌐 Visit Forestry Commission Website
Verderers of the New Forest
📍 The Queen's House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH
📞 Call Verderers of the New Forest: 02380 282052
📧 Email the Verderers
🌐 Visit Verderers Website
Agisters (Including Out of Hours Emergencies)
📞 Call Agisters: 0300 067 4600
Commoners' Defence Association
🌐 Visit Commoners' Defence Association Website
Countryside Education Trust
📍 Treehouse Study Centre, Hartford Wood, Beaulieu, SO42 7YG
📞 Call Countryside Education Trust: 01590 612401
🌐 Visit Countryside Education Trust Website
Friends of the New Forest (New Forest Association)
An independent organisation dedicated to protecting and sustaining the traditional character of the New Forest.
👤 Chairman: John Ward
📧 Email Friends of the New Forest
🌐 Visit Friends of the New Forest Website
New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society
👤 Secretary: Jane Murray
📞 Call New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society: 01425 672775
📧 Email New Forest Pony Society
🌐 Visit New Forest Pony Society Website
New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA)
📍 Lymington Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington, SO41 9ZG
📞 Call NFNPA: 01590 646600
🌐 Visit NFNPA Website
Natural England
The Government's adviser for the natural environment in England, helping to protect nature and landscapes for people to enjoy and for the services they provide.
📞 Call Natural England: 0300 060 3900
📧 Email Natural England
🌐 Visit Natural England Website
Environment Agency
Public body working to create better places for people and wildlife and supporting sustainable development.
📞 Call Environment Agency: 03708 506 506
📧 Email Environment Agency
🌐 Visit Environment Agency Website
New Forest Livestock Society
Organises pony sales in May, September, October, and November near Beaulieu Road Station.
📧 Email New Forest Livestock Society
🌐 Visit New Forest Livestock Society Website
New Forest & Hampshire County Show
A three-day agricultural and equestrian show held in July at New Park Showground, Lyndhurst Road, SO42 7QH.
📞 Call New Forest Show: 01590 622400
📧 Email New Forest Show
🌐 Visit New Forest Show Website