Re:New Nature — New Forest (2024–26)
New Forest National Park Authority and its partners completed habitat work across 31 landholdings between March 2024 and February 2026. The programme included heathland management, woodland restoration, new and restored ponds, meadow creation and hedgerow planting.[1][2]
Current position
The funded programme ended in February 2026. Its public summary reports 309 hectares improved, a broader measure than the restoration and habitat-creation areas in the committee completion report.
Project details
- The completion report records 243 hectares of restoration and 21 hectares of habitat creation.
- 5,063 trees planted; 14 existing ponds restored and 24 new ponds created.
- Bisterne Estate participated in reptile-habitat work. Programme totals cover all participating landholdings.
Timeline
March 2024
Programme begins.
2025
Habitat works under way, including reptile habitat at Bisterne Estate.
February 2026
Funded work ends.