HLS New Forest

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 has run since 2010 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 16,500 children to cherish the area’s unique environment