New Forest

American

noun

a forest region in S England, in Hampshire: national park. 145 sq. mi. (376 sq. km).

New Forest British

noun

a region of woodland and heath in S England, in SW Hampshire: a hunting ground of the West Saxon kings; tourist area, noted for its ponies; made into a national park in 2005. Area: 336 sq km (130 sq miles)

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New Forest

Ancient oak and beech trees, rare heathland and even wetland have been devastated by the recent fire that swept through the New Forest, a survey has found.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

In Hampshire, firefighters are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the New Forest for a sixth day.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

In the New Forest, Hampshire, a team of 130 firefighters battled a wildfire on Thursday that has affected an area roughly the size of 230 football pitches, authorities said.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The New Forest wildfire is one of several to have ignited across the UK amid continuing heatwave conditions.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Lancelot knew that the King had gone to hunt in the New Forest, so he was sure that the Queen would send for him.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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