Volunteering in the New Forest

 

Since 1999, volunteering in the New Forest has grown and there are now over 150 people who help conserve this special area. In the New Forest the Forestry Commission currently runs two volunteering schemes – the Volunteer Rangers and the Two Trees Conservation Team.

Volunteer Rangers
Volunteer rangers play an integral role in helping to conserve wildlife and habitats while enhancing visitor enjoyment. The duties undertaken by volunteer rangers include leading and helping with events from our 'what’s on' programme, assisting visitors in the New Forest and providing valuable support to our ranger and keeper teams. Volunteer rangers are recruited about every two years and are expected to be able to commit to at least two duty days a month.

Two Trees Conservation Team
The Two Trees Conservation Team (TTCT) provides an excellent way to meet new people whilst helping conserve the New Forest. Conservation tasks involve lots of fresh air and exercise plus the opportunity to socialise with others who have a similar love of the area. Work may involve getting rid of scrub in ponds to help toads and newts or clearing small trees from ride edges for butterflies and insects. TTCT conservation tasks take place during the winter months across weekdays and weekends.

Want to Become a Volunteer Ranger?  Visit the volunteering section of the main Forestry Commission website for more information, or call 023 8028 3141 or email enquiries.new.forest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk to request an information pack.