New Forest Code
Thank you for helping us care for this special place by following the simple nine steps of the New Forest Code.
The New Forest is a unique place with rare wildlife and free-roaming livestock and by following the code you can help protect the animals and plants.
- Keep your distance from the animals – don’t feed or touch them*
- Take home litter and dog waste
- No fires, stoves or barbecues*
- Keep dogs under control. Don’t let dogs approach or chase any animals
- Park only in car parks
- No wild camping
- Stick to the permitted cycle tracks
- Drive with care – animals on the road!
- Help wildlife by keeping to the main tracks.
*Failure to comply may result in a fixed penalty of £100 or being taken to court and a fine of up to £1,000. Find out more.
Help share how to care for the Forest with our toolkit including a range of downloads, as well as exhibition posters and videos, so you can print, post and promote the New Forest Code.
