Road traffic accidents
To report Road Traffic Accidents involving Forest stock (ponies, cattle, pigs, sheep and donkeys) - ring the Police. 999
Do not use email or the web contact form to contact the Verderers in an emergency.
If you are involved in, or witness, a road traffic accident in which a vehicle collides with an animal, contact the relevant numbers below. Even if you think the animal is uninjured, you must report the accident. Animals often appear unhurt but in fact may have serious internal injuries, giving: a clear description of the animal. The Agisters will always do their best to find and check out animals which have been involved in a collision with a vehicle.
To report Road Traffic Accidents involving Forest stock (ponies, cattle, pigs, sheep and donkeys) - ring the Police. 999
For sick, injured or dead pony, cow, donkey, pig or sheep (other than an RTA) 02380 282052 Office hours 0300 067 4600 After hours
Motorists are rarely prosecuted for injuring or killing an animal unless they fail to report the accident. Hit and Run accidents are taken extremely seriously and drivers who are subsequently identified, will be prosecuted.
Deer (which are classed as wild animals) should also be reported to Forestry England or if unavailable, to the Police. 0300 067 4600 All hours
Call the Verderers Office on 02380 282052 during normal office hours, or Forestry England 0300 067 4600 Out of Hours
Motorists are rarely prosecuted for injuring or killing an animal unless they fail to report the accident. Hit and Run accidents are taken extremely seriously and drivers who are subsequently identified, will be prosecuted.
There is a reward of up to £5,000 for information leading to the successful conviction of drivers prosecuted for failing to stop and report an accident involving a Forest animal.