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The New Forest is a very special place. Its landscape and culture have been shaped over centuries by the animals that graze it, and the people who own and care for them: The New Forest commoners. This website is for anyone interested in the real New Forest, as a living, working landscape. We can all help preserve it for the future, whether by commoning, or by our behaviour as residents or visitors.
The New Forest Commoners Defence Association (CDA) was created in 1909 to defend the interests of commoners. We believe that the more people understand commoning, and the huge public and environmental benefits it brings, the better protected the New Forest will be for future generations to enjoy.
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Save the date: New Forest CDA mid-term meeting
7th September 2026
New Forest CDA members are warmly invited to the mid-term meeting which will be taking place in November. It will be held at Bramshaw Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm on ... READ MORE
New Forest pannage season dates confirmed for 2026
3rd September 2026
The dates for this year’s New Forest pannage season have been confirmed. Pigs will be turned out by Commoners across the Forest from Monday, 14 September until Sunday, 29 ... READ MORE
October Beaulieu Road pony sales cancelled
27th August 2026
The next pony sales at Beaulieu Road, scheduled to take place in early October, has been cancelled. It comes amid the ongoing outbreak of equine flu in the New Forest, which ... READ MORE
UPDATE: New Forest Drifts postponed after equine flu outbreak
25th August 2026
The Verderers of the New Forest have announced the start of the Drift season has been postponed due to the ongoing outbreak of equine flu. As a result, no Drifts will take ... READ MORE
New Forest Commoners recognised in 2026 New Forest Awards
30th July 2026
Members of the New Forest commoning community were among those honoured at the 2026 New Forest Awards, celebrating the people whose dedication helps protect the unique landscape, ... READ MORE
More than 50 businesses join New Forest Drive Safe campaign
23rd July 2026
More than 50 businesses across the New Forest have now signed up to the New Forest Drive Safe campaign to help protect animals and improve road safety. The initiative, led ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA raises Cadnam Cricket Club concerns at Verderers Court
22nd July 2026
New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton has raised concerns about the activities of Cadnam Cricket Club and the impact they are having on the Open Forest. Addressing Verderers ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton shares equine flu warning and commoning update
17th July 2026
New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association (CDA) chair Andrew Parry-Norton has urged people not to leave buckets of water out for New Forest ponies as the outbreak of equine flu ... READ MORE
Come and visit the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association at the New Forest Show
14th July 2026
With just two weeks to go until the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association (CDA) ... READ MORE
POSTPONED: Young Commoners’ summer round-up
6th July 2026
This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course. All New Forest Commoners are invited to the Young Commoners' summer round-up this weekend. The ... READ MORE
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