Blackwater Arboretum

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New Forest | Forestry England

The New Forest is a spectacular landscape made up of a unique mix of woodlands and open habitats that are globally important for nature conservation. Forestry England manages 47% of the New Forest National Park, including much of the best-known ancient woodlands, wetlands and heathlands, which are home to many rare species of plants and wildlife. In fact, we look after more land and more trees than any other organisation in England. Respect, Protect, Enjoy Ensuring the New Forest is a safe place to come and protecting the very special nature we have here, requires all of us to respect and look after it. Thank you for helping us look after our precious landscape. No fires or BBQs are allowed To help prevent dangerous forest fires, this is now a no BBQ and fire zone – BBQs and campfires are no longer permitted in our car parks or other areas of the forest managed by Forestry England and all BBQ facilities have been removed from our sites. Protecting the New Forest from the risk of wildfires is everyone’s responsibility. Park and drive responsibly Parking is only allowed within our designated car parks, please do not to park on grass verges or block gates. Keep highways clear and leave plenty of room for other road users to pass. Find out which car parks are open and have facilities. Stick to the marked trails It's particularly important that cyclists stick to way-marked cycle trails in the New Forest, which is a highly protected and fragile landscape. There are over 100 miles of off-road waymarked cycle routes that you can use and cyclists must stay on these all year round. Please note that you cannot use e-scooters on land that we manage in the New Forest because they are currently illegal (except on private land or when used on public roads as part of formal government trial). Keep your distance Please help reduce animal accidents by driving with extra care on Forest roads. Please don't feed the ponies and pigs, the Forest is home to many grazing animals and wildlife that can be made ill from discarded food and litter that people leave behind. Please help us keep the New Forest a tidy place for people and safe place for animals by being responsible for your own rubbish. Follow the New Forest Code The New Forest code focuses on nine simple ways visitors and residents can help care for this unique and special place. Find out more: The New Forest Code