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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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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
Potential new abbatoir in Hampshire
12th January 2026
Members of the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association are being urged to write to Winchester City Council in support of a new abattoir in Hampshire. NCFDA chair Andrew ... READ MORE
Happy New Year from the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association
2nd January 2026
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year from the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association. Thank you for supporting commoning over the ... READ MORE
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
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