The New Forest: the future in our hands "But not in individual trees lies the beauty of the Forest, but in the masses of wood. There, in the long aisles, settles that depth of shade which no pencil can give, and that colouring which no canvas can retain, as the sunlight pierces through the green web of leaves, flinging, as it sets, a crown of gold around each tree-trunk." John Wise (1895)
The New Forest: a special place The New Forest is a very special place. We are determined to keep it that way. The New Forest Trust was started in 2003 with one simple aim – to secure the future of the New Forest for those who live in it and for those who love it, now and in the future. Our intention is to galvanise financial support locally and from the millions of people who visit the area every year. This support has already funded vital projects by many established organisations already working towards this shared goal. The Livestock Society, The Verderers of the New Forest, The Hampshire Field Club, The Countryside Education Trust, The Commoners Defence Association, The Hampshire Bat Group, The British Deer Society, The New Forest Museum and more have benefited from help from the Trust so far, but to do more we need your help.
Without you, a community, lifestyle and unique landscape are in danger of disappearing forever…the New Forest is a very special place. We are determined to keep it that way. Please help us.
Please read on to find out why our contribution is needed, what we plan to do – and how you can help. Click on any of the links at the top of the page to find out more...
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Timber People have won the timber they needed from the New Forest since they first arrived here. Timber is a naturally renewable store for carbon so using it helps in the fight against forecast climate change. [Click here to learn more] Those businesses using New Forest timber have contributed to the upkeep of the Forest by maintaining families who live and work there and thereby their ability to look after it. They continue this tradition of caring about the New Forest by supporting the cost of this website. These companies are:
