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Welcome to New Forest Friends of the Earth
We're an award-winning Friends of the Earth local action group, and we work to campaign on local, national and international issues. We are run entirely by volunteers, and are funded by membership subscriptions and donations. We're one of the most active groups in the country, and work closely with local politicians to ensure our voices are heard in Parliament.
New Forest FoE AGM and next meeting
Tuesday April 14 2026:
19:30-21:30
Sway Place SO41 6AD
We’ll be talking about New Forest Water Watch. the screening of 'Sauvages' and more.
Contact us to join us.
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