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In addition, they are also a vital source of food for freeroaming livestock such as the New Forest pony and are a treasured part of the Forest landscape. Parking on verges can obstruct access for the emergency services so people are instead being strongly encouraged to park in one of the 130 o cial car parks in the New Forest which are owned and managed by Forestry England. Over the past decade, verges have been restored to their original state due to funding from the Verderers of the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme. e Forestry England-led scheme, which delivers a range of projects to help protect the New Forest National Park’s internationally-important wildlife and landscapes, runs a programme of work which has seen 26 miles of verges nursed back to life in various ways including the installation of short chestnut posts called dragon’s teeth, and the creation of ditches or banks. caused the erosion, and that other people will park there if they see cars in the area. When you explain why this can cause damage most people get why they need to stick to the car parks. I also work with residents to encourage them to park within their property, rather than on a verge outside their home. Together we can help protect these extremely important parts of the New Forest and reinstate many more miles which have been lost.” Animals such as slow worms and newts can be found in the habitats on verges, as well as plant species like chamomile, wild orchid and coral necklace. e verges also contain high quality grazing land which attracts ponies and other animals. Holly Fitzgerald, Verge Restoration Officer at Forestry England, helps to educate and inform the public about the importance of verges and not parking on them. She said: “Drivers don’t realise that they have Verges at Slufters Inclosure - before Verges at Slufters Inclosure – after Hampshire’s Most Scenic Road Half Marathon e 2024 Solent Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 6th October, 10am at Gang Warily. e Solent Half Marathon has been running for over 30 years, organised by Hardley Runners. It is a friendly race with up to 500 entries and a lovely course winding through the New Forest around Exbury and along the Solent shore at Lepe. e route starts at Gang Warily Recreation Centre and heads out through Rollestone Road towards Hill Top where runners take in excellent views of the New Forest, from there, the course leads towards Exbury Gardens and continues along the coast road and Lepe Shoreline with spectacular views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, it then continues on country lanes towards Stanswood and Fawley before heading back to the nish on the grass at Gang Warily. EA A liated runners can bene t from a £2 discount right up until the closing date. e race starts at 10am from Gang Warily Recreation Centre (SO45 1GA) and all nishers will be chip timed and receive a bespoke medal and a running memento. Minimum age for runners is 17. Spectators are very welcome and really give the runners a boost! Enter online at: www. hardleyrunners.co.uk/solenthalf if you would like more information please email: HardleyRunners@ gmail.com
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