Court Minutes – September 2025
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Latest News
News and updates from The Verderers of the New Forest
Latest News
We will be updating the News periodically with updates and information of key events and documentation that is relevant to the key stakeholders with the New Forest.
New Forest Pannage Season Extension 2025
A case of strangles has been confirmed in a pony from the Bartley area. …
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New Forest Pony Drifts – October 2025
New Forest Pony Drifys info for September… …
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New Forest Pony Drifts – September 2025
New Forest Pony Drifys info for September… …
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Animal Found – Notice 21-8-25
FOUND in the north of the Forest – a white horned ram. …
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New Forest Pony Drifts – August 2025
New Forest Pony Drifts, information for August…
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To report Road Traffic Accidents involving Forest stock (ponies, cattle, pigs, sheep and donkeys) – ring the Police on 999.
Road traffic accidents 0300 067 4600
Incidents involving Deer, Wild Camping, BBQs & camp fires, Fly Tipping, Off-road vehicles and Un-authorised access to land.
Report to Forestry England 0300 067 4600
Commoning
Commoning in the New Forest refers to the traditional practice where local people, known as “commoners,” have the legal right to use the land for specific purposes, such as grazing their livestock or collecting resources. This centuries-old system is central to the cultural and ecological fabric of the New Forest.
The Verderers
The Verderers of the New Forest are an ancient and unique governing body responsible for protecting and managing the traditional rights, landscape, and ecology of the New Forest in southern England. They play a central role in overseeing commoning practices
Agisters
An Agister in the New Forest is an official responsible for managing the welfare of livestock grazing on the open forest. They play a key role in supporting the traditional practice of commoning and ensuring the well-being of the animals that roam freely within the forest boundaries.
Latest News
The Verderers publish regular announcements that include, protecting communing rights, managing livestock, conservation and environmental issues, resolving disputes, education and monitoring developments with the New Forest.