The New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme is England’s largest environmental scheme and restores and enhances the internationally-important habitats of the New Forest.
The scheme runs for 10 years until 2020 and so far it has:
Restored miles of internationally-important habitats for wildlife
Supported the historic practice of commoning, which maintains the unique New Forest landscape
Worked to identify and protect historic sites across an area the size of 17,000 football pitches
Inspired over 14,000 children to cherish the area’s unique environment
Wildlife presenter Simon King explains the benefits of wetland restoration in the New Forest.