Green groups
Find your local eco group and hear about all the projects taking place from community orchards to clothes swaps and energy advice.
New Forest families, schools, communities, businesses and organisations are taking huge steps to tackle the climate and nature emergencies. But there is much more to do!
Find out about all the amazing initiatives already under way across the New Forest; how you can get involved; learn more about the changes in our landscape which we’re already seeing and discover the steps we need to take so the Forest and its people thrive into the future.
Join hundreds of others in committing to take simple steps to a greener lifestyle.
Climate and nature pledgeFrom community orchards to clothes swaps, repair cafes to nature areas and home energy saving projects, there are a huge range of schemes already under way in villages and towns in and around the National Park.
Find your local eco group and hear about all the projects taking place from community orchards to clothes swaps and energy advice.
Each March thousands of people join our annual Awakening Festival on nature and climate as the Forest wakes up for spring.
Follow our tips for a greener lifestyle helping the planet and your pocket too
Save food miles and support the Forest community with New Forest Marque local produce
Join the thousands of people who help make a difference in the New Forest, finding friendship and fitness along the way.
Find out more on sustainable and active travel options in the National Park and the work we're doing to support this.
Find out how young people are driving climate action in their communities.
Looking for a grant to support a greener living project? Projects ranging from village halls to community shops, school nature areas and cycling initiatives are among those who have already received grants.
Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.