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
Commoning year
August
The first drifts of the Autumn take place in August and the New Forest Pony breed shows takes place
The Shared Forest
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Bumper acorn crop expected as New Forest pannage season dates confirmed
28th July 2025
A bumper acorn crop is expected across the New Forest this year. As a result, Forestry England and The Verderers of the New Forest have confirmed the 2025 pannage season will ... READ MORE
New Forest Commoners pushing for recognition as a minority group
24th July 2025
A new initiative is underway to explore whether New Forest Commoners could be formally recognised as a minority group. The primary purpose is to help protect Commoners' unique ... READ MORE
Discover the New Forest CDA stand at this year’s New Forest Show
23rd July 2025
Visitors to this year’s New Forest Show are warmly invited to stop by the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association (CDA) stand, to learn about one of the Forest’s oldest and ... READ MORE
New Forest Commoners voice concerns on fallen timber and food waste bins at Verderers’ Court
22nd July 2025
At this month’s sitting of Verderers’ Court, Andrew Parry-Norton, chair of the New Forest Commoners Defence Association (CDA), delivered two presentments highlighting urgent ... READ MORE
Wildfire risks and pony welfare – Help protect New Forest for future generations
16th July 2025
The New Forest is a living, working landscape which is rich in tradition, natural beauty and shared responsibility. New Forest Commoners play a vital role in its care and ... READ MORE
How proposed options for local government revamp could impact New Forest commoners
11th July 2025
Chair of the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association (CDA), Andrew Parry-Norton, has outlined how the proposed options for local government reorganisation could impact ... READ MORE
Commoners urged to speak up amid local government shake-up
8th July 2025
Commoners with land or holdings in the Waterside and Totton areas are being urged to raise their concerns amid fears that proposed local government changes could impact their ... READ MORE
Three properties available to rent for New Forest commoners
1st July 2025
Forestry England is inviting applications from active New Forest commoners to rent three properties in the Forest. Full details of the properties and how commoners can apply for ... READ MORE
‘We have a responsibility to keep up the momentum’ – New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton’s Verderers’ Court presentment
30th June 2025
Andrew Parry-Norton delivered a presentment on the urgent need for a sustainable agri-environmental future for the New Forest at this month's sitting of Verderers' Court. The ... READ MORE
New Forest Show cattle classes announced
25th June 2025
The New Forest Agricultural Show Society has announced its special showcase of cattle classes for this year. Held annually in early July, the classes honour the vital role of ... READ MORE
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