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Wild New Forest launch Young Conservationist Mentoring Scheme for 2023
Following the success of our recent Young Person’s Wildlife Camps, we are now seeking to support young conservationists in their career...
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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Wild New Forest January newsletter
Review of 2022 First of all, Russ and Marcus would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and express our gratitude for your ongoing...
Jan 6, 20236 min read
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Wild New Forest December newsletter
December Newsletter Beaulieu River at sunset A year on the Beaulieu River Following our first trial run in January this year, the Wild...
Dec 10, 20225 min read
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Wild New Forest find a potential first for Britain: the inkcap fungus Coprinopsis alnivora
Russell Wynn and Marcus Ward Summary: On 28 Sept 2022, a potentially new fungi species for Britain was discovered by Russell Wynn and...
Dec 8, 20225 min read
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Young Person’s New Forest Wildlife Camp - Autumn 2022
Our fifth Young Person’s New Forest Wildlife Camp took place on 21-23 Oct 2022 at Cameron’s Cottage, nestled deep within RSPB Franchises...
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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Wild New Forest November newsletter
November 2022 Newsletter Fabulous Fungi The New Forest in Autumn is a magical place, with over 2700 species of fungi recorded making it...
Nov 3, 20224 min read
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New Forest Pine Marten Project - autumn 2022 update
Pine Marten in northern New Forest, 5th July 2022 As our 2022 New Forest Pine Marten fieldwork draws to a close, we've provided this...
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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Young Person's New Forest Wildlife Camp - Spring 2022
New Forest Wildlife Camp 2022 Our fourth New Forest Wildlife Camp took place on 27-29 May 2022, and for the second year running our venue...
Jun 19, 20226 min read
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New Forest Pine Marten Project – spring 2022 update
Fieldwork has commenced for the second year of a project using 30 remote trail cameras to investigate a newly established Pine Marten...
May 30, 20222 min read
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Keyhaven 2021: what have we learnt from last year’s bird ringing?
Helen Schneider writes: One of the much-needed pleasures of a new year, when it’s cold and grey outside, is to reflect on the highlights...
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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Wild New Forest Guided Walks and Fieldwork (Week 4, 2022)
Marcus writes: A shorter week for me this week after taking a couple of days out at the weekend. We had a couple of lovely walks and our...
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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Wild New Forest Guided Walks and Fieldwork (Week 3, 2022)
Marcus writes: Another busy week blessed with some lovely weather, really enjoyable walks and productive fieldwork. Guided Walks Our...
Jan 21, 20223 min read
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Wild New Forest Guided Walks and Fieldwork (Week 2, 2022)
Marcus writes: The second weekly blog of the year covering another busy week with some lovely, if a little chilly weather. It has been an...
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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Wild New Forest Guided Walks and Fieldwork (Week 1, 2022)
Marcus writes: I generally don’t do New Years resolutions, however, I am making an exception this year and promised myself that I will...
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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Wild New Forest community benefit activities in 2021
Russ and Marcus write: As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have (and in some cases haven’t!) achieved...
Dec 4, 20215 min read
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Wild New Forest Gift Vouchers and Bespoke Private Walks
Marcus writes: Gift vouchers Following a number of recent requests, we are pleased to offer the Wild New Forest gift voucher, an ideal...
Nov 14, 20211 min read
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Young Person's New Forest Wildlife Camp - Autumn 2021
Russ and Marcus write: Friday 22 Oct Our third Young Person’s New Forest Wildlife Camp kicked off as dusk fell and our teenage...
Oct 26, 20217 min read
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HOS young members ringing demo
Helen Schneider writes: Just after dawn last Saturday a small group of young members of the Hampshire Ornithological Society (HOS) joined...
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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New Forest Pine Marten survey: methodology & techniques
Marcus writes: It has been great to see so much interest in the current Pine Marten fieldwork that we are carrying out together with our...
Aug 8, 20214 min read
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New Forest Pine Marten survey: summer 2021 update
Marcus and Russ write: Wild New Forest are partners in an exciting new project that aims to improve understanding of Pine Marten...
Aug 1, 20213 min read
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