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A brief overview |
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The New Forest National Park |
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The New Forest, England |
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What is the New Forest?
It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in historical times to local people. The principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open Forest by local commoners, who require permits to do so. The New Forest was also an important source of timber for the Crown, and many previous battleships were made at Buckler’s Hard in Beaulieu.
Who founded it?
The New Forest in Hampshire, England was originally commandeered in 1079 as a deer hunting area by the king, William the Conqueror. As Duke William of Normandy (known as "William the Bastard"), he had successfully invaded England in 1066. As you can imagine, it has a rich and colourful history!
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Kind Regards,
The Team |
