Contact
The primary contact is Justine Bayley for all enquiries excluding Higher Level Stewardship Scheme.
For the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme and Verderers’ Grazing Scheme (VGS), contact Tina Woodley.
All enquiries except VGS – 023 8028 2052
Tina Woodley (VGS only) – 023 8028 3134
Emergencies
Do not use email to contact the Verderers in an emergency (such as sick or injured animals or other problems which require urgent attention). Use the telephone numbers below.
PLEASE NOTE THE VERDERERS DO NOT DEAL WITH DEER
The staff on the Forestry England’s 24 hour/365 days number – 0300 067 4600 – have access to the Agisters’ roster and can contact the duty Agister.
Accidents
If you are involved in, or witness a road traffic accident in which a vehicle collides with a pony, cow, donkey, pig or sheep, you must telephone the Police on 999 or Forestry England on 0300 067 4600 at the earliest opportunity.
Postal Address
Please send all correspondence to:
The Verderers of the New Forest,
The King’s House,
Lyndhurst,
Hampshire,
SO43 7NH
Office Hours
The Office is open for visitors Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please make a prior appointment for searches of the Atlas, and for brand applications.
Commoning
Commoning in the New Forest refers to the traditional practice where local people, known as “commoners,” have the legal right to use the land for specific purposes, such as grazing their livestock or collecting resources. This centuries-old system is central to the cultural and ecological fabric of the New Forest.
The Verderers
The Verderers of the New Forest are an ancient and unique governing body responsible for protecting and managing the traditional rights, landscape, and ecology of the New Forest in southern England. They play a central role in overseeing commoning practices
Agisters
An Agister in the New Forest is an official responsible for managing the welfare of livestock grazing on the open forest. They play a key role in supporting the traditional practice of commoning and ensuring the well-being of the animals that roam freely within the forest boundaries.
Latest News
The Verderers publish regular announcements that include, protecting communing rights, managing livestock, conservation and environmental issues, resolving disputes, education and monitoring developments with the New Forest.