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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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Change in membership fees for New Forest CDA
16th October 2026
The New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association (CDA) will be increasing annual membership subscriptions from the start of 2027. Having been agreed at the annual general meeting ... READ MORE
What is New Forest pannage?
5th October 2026
Pannage is the traditional common right to turn pigs out onto the New Forest to forage for fallen acorns, beech mast and other nuts. It is one of the oldest commoning practices ... READ MORE
New Forest Drifts – what they are, why they take place and advice to public
30th September 2026
Every autumn, the New Forest comes alive as the free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys are rounded up as part of Drift season. The Drifts, which take place over several ... READ MORE
Bluetongue virus case reported in the New Forest
28th September 2026
A case of Bluetongue virus has been reported in the south of the New Forest over the weekend (September 26/27). The New Forest Commoners' Defence Association urges all cattle ... READ MORE
Beaulieu Road pony sale changes announced
23rd September 2026
The New Forest Livestock Society has announced changes to the remaining Beaulieu Road pony sales planned for the remainder of the year. The sale scheduled for Thursday, 5 ... READ MORE
New Forest CDA latest update: DEFRA meeting, commoning and Bluetongue
21st September 2026
New Forest Commoners' Defence Association chair Andrew Parry-Norton has shared his latest thoughts on a number of issues during his latest video update Andrew talks about his ... READ MORE
New Forest pony drifts to begin in October
17th September 2026
The 2026 New Forest pony drifts are scheduled to begin at the start of October. It comes after the latest assessment of equine flu in the Forest, with its impact seemingly on the ... READ MORE
How New Forest Commoners can track equine flu outbreaks
14th September 2026
With equine influenza continuing to be a concern for horse owners and Commoners in the New Forest, it is important to stay informed about reported outbreaks and take appropriate ... READ MORE
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
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