About Commoning
The commoning community are a vibrant and diverse community of people who come from all walks of life. Individually they have rights to turn ponies, cattle, pigs, donkeys and sheep out to graze and browse the New Forest’s woodlands, heathlands and lawns. Together the commoners and their animals have shaped the New Forest for generations. There are five Forest Rights:
Pasture, Mast, Estovers, Turbary and Marl
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Important car parking update for New Forest Commoners
12th March 2026
New Forest Commoners are being urged to email Forestry England (FE) as soon as possible to obtain a parking permit. It comes ahead of the roll-out of car parking charges across ... READ MORE
Discover the world of New Forest commoning with Young Commoners at Beaulieu Road sale yard
10th March 2026
Discover the world of New Forest commoning during a special walk and talk led by two Young Commoners later this month. The event, which takes place on Friday, March 27 between ... READ MORE
Freshwater expert to speak at AGM of New Forest CDA
5th March 2026
This year’s guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association will be Gemma Stride from Freshwater Habitats Trust. Gemma works ... READ MORE
Date set for 2026 New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association AGM
3rd March 2026
Members of the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association (CDA) are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is taking place at the end of April. The AGM is ... READ MORE
Andrew Parry-Norton delivers February New Forest CDA update
27th February 2026
Our chair, Andrew Parry-Norton, has delivered his monthly update for New Forest CDA members. In his latest video, which you can watch below or on our Facebook page, Andrew ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA presentments at Verderers Court – February 2026
19th February 2026
The New Forest Commoners' Defence Association (CDA) made two presentments at this month's Verderers' Court. The presentments were made by president Mike Eccles on Wednesday, 18 ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA urges expansion of livestock warning signs
2nd February 2026
New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton has asked Verderers for permission to put out signs at every car park in the Forest to help dissuade people from interacting with ... READ MORE
January update from New Forest CDA: Andrew Parry-Norton on signage, animal accidents and local issues
23rd January 2026
The chair of the New Forest CDA Andrew Parry-Norton has delivered his monthly update to members. In his latest January video, he talks about a number of subjects including a ... READ MORE
‘Deeply distressing’ – New Forest CDA reaction as animal accidents increase in 2025
22nd January 2026
New Forest Commoners' Defence Association chair Andrew Parry-Norton has expressed his dismay as the number of accidents involving Commoners' livestock has increased. It comes ... READ MORE
Beaulieu Road pony sales dates revealed
16th January 2026
The New Forest Livestock Society has confirmed this year's dates for the pony sales at Beaulieu Road sale yard. The sales will take place on the following dates: Beaulieu ... READ MORE
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