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New funding to help control invasive non-native plants in the New Forest
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are delighted to have secured £45,000 from the Environment Agency to tackle the spread of invasive non-native plants in the New Forest during 2021/22…
New project to control non-native plants set to launch this spring
The Lower Avon Non-Native Plant Project has been launched to help prevent the spread of invasive non-native plants.
Nightjars – The enigmatic birds of the New Forest
Trainee ecologist Shannon Rae shares her experience with European Nightjars in the New Forest, from their mesmerising aerial displays to their unique churring calls, uncover the mysteries of these…
Under Pressure - is the New Forest losing its wildness?
When thinking of the most special and important places for wildlife, Hampshire’s New Forest is right up there with the best. But this precious gem is under pressure from a combination of factors…
Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Himalayan balsam pull volunteer
Help is needed to stop the spread of the non-native plant called Himalayan balsam which is invading river banks in the New Forest area, threatening our native wildlife.
Discover Pamber Forest
Discover Pamber Forest, one of Hampshire's most magical ancient woodlands.
Thanking volunteers for their help in the balsam battle
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust hosted an afternoon of tea and home-made cakes on 25 November to thank volunteers and to celebrate another successful season with the New Forest Non-…
Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
Pine marten breeding confirmed in the New Forest
Hidden remote cameras have captured incredible footage of the elusive mustelids, including youngsters, in a welcome boost for one of Britain's rarest mammals