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Our teams look after the New Forest and make sure the area can thrive for many years to come. Regular tasks include forestry activities and maintenance of trails, car parks and facilities. Some tasks require us to close certain areas while we work to keep everyone safe.
Current operations
Closed for maintenance
- Bull Hill - closed for repairs
- Ocknell - closed until the end of November
Closed for the New Forest Drift
The New Forest Drift is where ponies are rounded up to be checked. For safety we close car parks around the drift and advise the public to avoid the area while they take place. Please use an alternative car park and do not park on verges, along access tracks or in gateways.
- Holmsley Walk - 7 November
- The footbridge on the walking trail at North Gate is closed for safety until further notice.
Closed for the New Forest Drift
- Holmsley walk to campsite - 7 November
- In Dameslough and Broomy Inclosures some timber is stacked and waiting to go to the sawmills, so please take extra care and look out for timber lorries.
Need more information?
Please contact us by email southern.enquiries@forestryengland.uk or by calling 0300 067 4601 from Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm.