What is the New Forest?
Q: What is the New Forest?
A: The New Forest is an area of southern England that includes one of the largest remaining pieces of open pasture land, heathland and forest in the heavily-populated south east of England.
Q: What does the name "New Forest" refer to?
A: The name "New Forest" refers to the New Forest National Park which has similar boundaries.
Q: Where does the New Forest extend to?
A: The New Forest extends into south-west Hampshire and extends into south-east Wiltshire and towards east Dorset.
Q: Is the New Forest a local government district?
A: Yes, the New Forest local government district is a subdivision of Hampshire which covers most of the Forest.
Q: Are there any villages in the New Forest?
A: Yes, there are many villages dotted around the area.
Q: Are there any towns in the New Forest?
A: Yes, there are several small towns in the Forest and around its edges.
Q: What does the New Forest have that is unique?
A: The New Forest includes one of the largest remaining pieces of open pasture land, heathland and forest in the heavily-populated south east of England.
