Amongst the many free-roaming animals in the New Forest, sheep are in the minority, with only one commoner currently exercising their rights with sheep. The New Forest Show had classes for 30 different breeds of
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New Forest Artisans : Woodcraft
For over 900 years the New Forest has been managed woodland. The heathland has been created by 4000 years of grazing, heather burning and clearance, but the areas of woodland have also been changed by
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New Forest Artisans : Jams and Preserves
The soil and climate of the area, particularly along the coast, is ideal for the cultivation of many berries, with strawberries being the most popular. Since the 1800s strawberries have been grown and sold in
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New Forest Artisans : Tea and Coffee
Whether your favoured drink is tea or coffee, we all tend to have our favourites and stick to blends we are familiar with. However, there is also a growing recognition that not all brands offer
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