THE NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK MARKS ITS 20 ANNIVERSARY TH
We’ve developed a ‘green links’ vision showing how new corridors can be created for wildlife and people to reconnect the Waterside communities on our National Park boundary with the New Forest.
A ‘Greenprint’ initiative - led by the National Park Authority, University of Southampton and University of Portsmouth and local authorities – is making recommendations to enhance green skills, jobs and careers and ensure there are opportunities for the next generation of green leaders to progress. Our £1.4m YouCAN youth for climate and nature scheme including partners from Bournemouth to Southampton is helping young people to develop their careers in the sector so that we are the go-to area for such careers in the future. Land and water management, nature restoration, carbon capture, green tech, supported by research, innovation and green finance are all key elements of our regional economy that have the potential to grow. As we look to the next 20 years, let’s ensure investment is made into nature so we can truly be known as a world class economy and world class environment. All of us can play a part securing our wonderful area for future generations just as those who went before us did.
The New Forest is not only a haven for wildlife and heritage, but a vital
contributor to the region’s economy and public health.
Here we can show where environment, culture, economy and health come together in a landscape and can change threats into opportunities and solutions. We’re working alongside landowners, volunteers, businesses and local communities as ‘Team New Forest’ to secure our rich landscapes, heritage and culture.
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