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This
enchanting thatched cottage is at Emery Down, near Lyndhurst. It
overlooks a cricket pitch, where animals graze all week. See further
pictures on Lyndhurst page. |
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Boltons
Bench, near Lyndhurst attracts many tourists in the summer months,
but is ideal for walking in the winter. The village of Lyndhurst
is the capital of the New Forest. |
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There
are many walks in the New Forest where you
can be alone for hours and only see the wild-life, including deer. |
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During
the Spring and early Summer months most of the foals are born. These
animals are wild and should not be fed or petted, as they are likely
to give you a solid kick. |
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At
Rhinefield, near Lyndhurst, there is an ornamental drive, with
Rhododendrons, and the Tall Trees Walk, with
giant Douglas Firs and Redwoods, giving several walks for the tourist
or picnicker. |
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The
Rhododendron is a native plant from Asia, and blooms in the UK in
May and June. |
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Traditional
English oaks form much of the New Forest, with beech, ash, fir and elms. |
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The
beauty of the New Forest can be seen every day of the year. |
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In
any event, Lucy enjoys every second she spends in the New Forest! |
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Spring
and early Summer provide lush greenery. |
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The
village of Lyndhurst is the established
capital of the New Forest, with local District Council Offices,
Forestry Commission Headquarters, Verderers' Court and distinctive
Church spire. Notorious for traffic jams
in Summer months, it became even worse when in their
"wisdom" the County Council imposed a one lane only scheme
through the High Street, at a cost of £1 million. |
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The
New Forest is ours for all to share. |
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It's
beauty is always apparent. |
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The
New Forest is also a working forest with lumber cut and carried away!
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The
Forestry Commission are responsible for the care and upkeep of the
Forest, although in 2005 the New Forest become one of the National Parks. |
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Trees
are felled on a regular basis. The activity does chew up the Forest
tracks somewhat. This makes a nonsense of any proposals to restrict
visitors or cyclists on the basis that they do damage to the environment! |
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This little
fellow was seen in June, and didn't seem at all bothered about me or
the dog. |
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These deer
just stared at me for ages and never did run away. |
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Although
we cannot match the giant Redwoods of California, we do have these
two huge trees, at about 180 feet. See Tall Trees Trail
walk. We saw the real thing during our holiday to America. Link
to USA Holiday. |
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During
the winter months the forest is carpeted with a layer of fallen
leaves, particularly in this beech wood. |
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