New Forest Commoner🌳
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Keeping the history, ecology and cultural traditions of the New Forest alive through practice of 'commoning'. Sharing information about #NewForest & #commoning.
New Forest, Hampshire, UK 🌳
Joined May 2011
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
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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 https://t.co/rpBPrteHrx. 🙏
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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
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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 👉 https://t.co/rZUbkODc20
#NewForest
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⚠️ Met Office warning issued for #thunderstorms later today and tonight covering #Newforest Very low likelihood on their matrix though so its a nowcast!
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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
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Please don’t feed the #NewForest ponies, your ‘kindness’ can kill.
New Forest Ponies are born and bred on the Forest, they have all the natural food they need here already. We remind visitors that it’s a finable offence to pet, feed or leave food out for the ponies or donkeys. 🐴 🔗 See link in bio to find out more #CareForTheForest
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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.
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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
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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.
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*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:
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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
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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.
Rowan trees (Sorbus aucuparia), also known as mountain ash, are looking stunning at the moment. The large clusters of bright reddish orange fruit will ripen over the coming weeks and provide food for many birds. ❤️🌳 #RowanTree #NewForest #SorbusAucuparia
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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 https://t.co/LOK3neZRPK
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Heather tea was a beverage brewed by savvy commoners looking for a refreshing drink and a herbal remedy for coughs and colds. #NewForest
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It’s a well known fact that cows in the #NewForest have horns because their bells don’t work. #smileSunday
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