For comprehensive information about the New Forest National Park
***** For information about New Forest access restrictions and related matters, check out the Forestry England website. *****
New Forest Walks: a time traveller's guide
A book review by Peter Roberts, Chairman of the New Forest Association, published in the NFA spring 2013 newsletter:
The book is available at Waterstones, the New Forest Centre (Lyndhurst) and other good bookshops. It is also available to order on-line.
(The New Forest Association is one of the worlds oldest conservation organisations. It is dedicated to protecting and sustaining the traditional character of the New Forest. All those with an interest in this very special place should really consider joining).
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** New Forest ponies and other animals**
Sadly, 58 animals were killed - 35 ponies, 13 cows, 8 donkeys and 2 sheep, whilst a further 32 were injured - 3 pigs, 9 donkeys, 11 cows and 9 ponies.
(Forty-three accidents occurred in daylight, 15 at twilight and 101 in the dark. Twenty-seven accidents were not reported by the driver involved).
Here's just one horrific example - Three donkeys killed in collision with van at notorious New Forest blackspot (Advertiser and Times)
** Always take care when driving **