Partnerships and Projects

 

Regional Partnerships

The Region works with a wide range of organisations that help both with the planting and management of woodland as well as with developing policy, helping implement the Regional Woodland and Forestry Framework and involving local communities.

A number of partnerships are supported by direct investment from the Region, through a contribution towards the cost of a delivery project. In other cases, the Region gives support through staff time and advice.

Forestry Commission projects in the region

- There are three main projects that the Forestry Commission is involved in to help protect and conserve the New Forest.

PROGRESS - concentrates on reconciling recreation and conservation in the New Forest and Fontainebleau Forest in France

Life3 - focuses on reinstating rivers and waterways in the New Forest

Tomorrow's Heathland Heritage - aims to restore heathland areas across the New Forest and Dorset

As well as this, the Forestry Commission also began an apprenticeship scheme to encourage young people to train in the practical skills required to manage the forest.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

- The Westonbirt Tree Collection is one of the finest collections of temperate trees and shrubs in the world, holding around 3000 taxa (different kinds) and over 15,500 individual specimens. The collection at Westonbirt has become a vital resource for conservation, recreation and education, with over 350,000 visitors a year enjoying the beauty and tranquility.                                                                                                        

- The Haldon Forest Park project has come a long way since its conception in 2004 and eventual launch on the 15th April 2006, and continues to grow in popularity year on year. With the introduction of "Go Ape" to the park and plans to build a cafe and a "self-guided" trail in the near future, Haldon has captured the imagination of local visitors and tourists alike.