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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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Landscape Recovery, car parking charges and food waste bins – December update for NFCDA members
17th December 2025
Our chair Andrew Parry-Norton has provided his final video update of the year to members of the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association. In the video he provides an update on ... READ MORE
Forestry England property near Lyndhurst available to rent for New Forest Commoners
15th December 2025
A Forestry England property near Lyndhurst has become available to rent for New Forest Commoners. Park Grounds Cottage in Clayhill is a three-bedroom detached cottage on the ... READ MORE
Salt licks placed around the New Forest to help protect livestock
9th December 2025
The salt licks are back out for a fifth year to help protect New Forest livestock. Two of our committee members - Bill Howells (pictured above) and Tony Vanderhoek - have ... READ MORE
Win big by supporting the New Forest Trust
5th December 2025
The New Forest Trust works to preserve, sustain and enhance the unique beauty and conservation value of the New Forest for future generations. It has helped the New Forest CDA ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA Mid-Term meeting proves a success
2nd December 2025
A big thank you to all New Forest CDA members who turned out for our Mid-Term meeting at Bramshaw Village Hall last month - it was an excellent turn out and we hope all who ... READ MORE
Feedback wanted on extending wildfire and pony petting PSPOs
1st December 2025
A formal consultation has been launched on proposals to extend two existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The Orders, which were originally introduced in July 2023, ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA 2026 calendar is out
13th November 2025
We're delighted to announce our calendar for 2026 has arrived. It features some lovely shots from across the New Forest to help showcase our centuries-old tradition. There ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA hosts Mid-Term meeting with guest talks on livestock and wildlife
10th November 2025
All members of the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association are invited to attend the Mid-Term meeting taking place this Friday - November 14 - and starting at 7.30pm at ... READ MORE
Commoners encouraged to help shape New Forest’s future
30th October 2025
The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) is inviting all residents - including the commoning community - to share their views in its latest residents’ survey. It represents ... READ MORE
Local businesses urged to join New Forest Drive Safe campaign
24th October 2025
Businesses across the New Forest are being asked to play their part in keeping the Forest’s roads and its iconic animals safe. The New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association ... READ MORE
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