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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 surface repairs
- Cadnams Pool - 2 to 4 February
- Janesmoor Pond - 4 to 6 February
- Horseshoe Bottom - 4 February
- Bramble Hill Walk - 11 and 12 February
- Godshill Inclosure - 12 and 13 February
- Burley and Burley Cricket - 12 February
- Fritham - 9 to 11 February
Other closures
- Canadian War Memorial - from 21 January, there will be traffic lights on the road from 26 January to 6 February
- Ogdens - seasonal closure
- Whitley Wood - seasonal closure
- Standing Hat - seasonal closure
- The Reptile Centre - seasonal closure
- The shared cycling and walking route from Balmer Lawn Road to Standing Hat car park is closed from Monday 9 February to 14 February, while the forest road is resurfaced. It will be closed from post number 291, 292 and 293. Please follow the diversion signs and exit through Hollands Wood campsite.
- Part of the cycling and walking route in Highland Water Inclosure is closed from 26 January to 6 February, from cycle post 103 to 102, 107 to 104 and 143 to 145 - the Inclosure gate at cycle post 143 will be locked, please follow diversions.
- In Knightwood Inclosure and at Ipley we're restoring areas back to heathland after the conifers have been removed, please don't be alarmed if you see smoke, this is part of the technique used to restore the area.
- Trees are being selectively removed to thin the canopy in Broomy Inclosure from 5 January for two to four weeks, moving along to High Corner and into Holly Hatch.
- Conifer trees are being removed in Highland Water Inclosure, close to the road by Mogshade Hill, Canadian War Memorial, there will be traffic lights on the road from 26 January to 6 February, whilst the felling takes place.
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.

