A collaborative group of New Forest schools aiming to put sustainability at the heart of their schools, curriculum and communities
New Forest
Joined December 2014
- Tweets35.1K
- Following1.9K
- Followers2.5K
- Likes38.7K
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Parts of the New Forest are seeing a resurgence of heathers following rain. Calluna vulgaris (ling) is plentiful in wetter areas. Erica cinerea (bell heather) & Erica tetralix (cross leaved heath) still to be found @wildflower_hour #WildflowerHour
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Our factories are not only #Fairtrade certified — we’re committed to making fairness part of everyday work.
Because #DoItFair means making sure every worker feels safe, respected and valued. 💚
#FairtradeClothes #FairPay #Fairtrade
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
What a great excuse for fieldwork - if you need one! #geographyteacher #seasons #weather #climateeducation #fun #getoutside
forestryengland.uk/autumn-le…
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Sagittaria latifolia. #CommonNames for #Wildflowerhour
Duck potato - a quirky name for a wetland plant with highly edible tubers New Forest bog. Natural plant oils in the water
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Marsh gentian Gentians pneumonanthe, New Forest #WildflowerHour
#CommonNames (tho uncommon)=Commoners’ Lanterns. Flowers arrive when heath looks parched & faded, yet these brilliant blue trumpets suddenly appear among the heather in the drying bogs like little signal lamps.
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
New Forest streams under pressure. New forest Water Watchers found slightly elevated nitrates, temperature 22°C. Oxygen good in this stretch where water is flowing but in many streams it’s low as water is stagnating into pools. Livestock still able to find water.
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
We would like to remind everyone visiting the #NewForest that BBQs, campfires, stoves and outdoor cooking equipment are banned across the New Forest. Anyone found carrying out these banned activities may be fined and prosecuted.
Please #BringAPicnicNotABBQ when visiting.
Real talk, @Hyundai_Global: child labor allegations in your supply chain don't match the family-friendly World Cup image you're paying for. #NextStartsWhen #NextStartsNow #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
The fact that even uncontaminated streams are seeing nitrate spikes tells you how systemic this is. Citizen science like this matters so much!
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Nitrate levels are rising across many New Forest streams like this uncontaminated one, during extreme heat low rainfall & reduced flows Lower flows reduce dilution & warm dry soils can release more nitrogen as organic matter breaks down. New Forest Water Watch continue to monitor
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Join us for our Creative Countryside Day on Sat 22 August at Tilefield Nature nr Brockenhurst!
A fantastic day of nature and creativity is planned, in the beautiful New Forest. Free for under 14's.
Book your space: tilefieldequestrian.com/even…
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
I’m working with Year 6 kids for a couple of days over at Potters Gate Primary in Surrey. Their classes are all named after big cats, so that’s our project. 😁 Today was all building, tomorrow. . . colour.
darrellwakelam.com
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Great excitement when we discovered a huge crop of our potatoes!
The children dug deep to find them, it was so much fun discovering them! We washed, sliced them and cooked wedges! From soil to table in an hour! @jhonwik26 @NewForestSussed @NurseryWorld #earlyyears #preschool
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Bring wildlife into your school grounds!
Help pupils discover how farmers grow food while protecting wildlife, exploring habitats, pollinators & biodiversity inspired by real farms.
Perfect for KS2, linking learning to sustainability
ow.ly/mXmC50ZjXji
#PrimaryTeaching
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
A single bonfire in #Ringwood last night causing very poor air quality for a large area.
@TownRingwood
@newforestdc
@DesmondSwayne
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
All gathered around the camp fire for riddles, games, songs and... marshmallows.
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
Next week is Nature Discovery Week! What's living and growing on your school grounds? Head outside with your class and explore with one or more of the National Education Nature Park's nature surveys and be part of something bigger. educationnaturepark.org.uk/n…
Sussed in the Forest retweeted
🌱 Compost with Care 🌿
Did you know that garden waste can accidentally spread invasive plants into the Open Forest?
When getting rid of grass cuttings, prunings or compost, please take care not to dump garden waste beyond the boundary of your home.
Invasive species can quickly establish in sensitive habitats, threatening native wildlife and reducing the grazing available for New Forest Commoners’ animals.
It's best to compost garden waste responsibly at home or use approved green waste disposal services, and never dump garden waste in the Forest or along its edges.
Thank you for helping protect the New Forest's special landscapes, wildlife and grazing habitats this #InvasiveSpeciesWeek!
#CompostWithCare #ProtectTheForest #NewForest #InvasiveSpecies #NatureConservation
ALT Image of several clear blue bags filled with collected greenery and leaves, placed on a forest floor covered with foliage. A small section of a tool with a red handle is visible next to one of the bags.