Monthly Archives: September 2013

New Forest: when wildlife and road traffic meet

Posted on September 27, 2013 by newforestcommoner

The New Forest is a landscape of scenic beauty where the wildlife is diverse and the iconic New Forest pony, cattle, donkeys (and pigs during Pannage) are turned out to roam freely. It is a working landscape that has been … Continue reading →

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Chinese sky lantern lights up conflicts of need on New Forest

Posted on September 20, 2013 by newforestcommoner

For me, having access to the New Forest is such a privilege. It appeals to and rewards all of my senses. The Forest contributes enormously towards my physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. If I’m not able to visit for a … Continue reading →

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Learning to be a Commoner on the New Forest

Posted on September 5, 2013 by newforestcommoner

I recently had a meeting at the Verderer’s Office in Lyndhurst to progress my status to a ‘practicing’ New Forest commoner. The Verderer’s Clerk, whom I met with, was very friendly and answered all my questions with cheerful enthusiasm. I … Continue reading →

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Pony Drifts: round-ups New Forest style

Posted on September 1, 2013 by newforestcommoner

For me, one of the most exciting activities held on the New Forest has to be the series of annual round-ups known as ‘drifts’.  The objective at these round-ups are to sort out the ponies either for removal from the forest, … Continue reading →

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