Book of Condolence for James Adler now open at the Ashdown Forest Centre
In light of the untimely passing of our CEO and friend, James Adler, it comes as no surprise that we have received a large...
Grazing update 16th June 2023
Commoners’ livestock The Commoners’ sheep and cattle are out in the permanent enclosure on the South Chase. Conservators’...
Works on Ashdown Forest 5th-16th June 2023
From Monday 5th until Friday 16th June, the Forest Rangers will be undertaking car park and ride repairs. A contractor will be assisting us...
A statement regarding James Adler, CEO of Ashdown Forest
The Staff and Conservators of Ashdown Forest are deeply saddened to announce that our Chief Executive James Adler has died unexpectedly....
Sheep Proof Your Dog
We have now confirmed 2023 dates for “Sheep-proof your dog” training sessions on the Forest. The 1-to-1 sessions are 20 minutes long...
Riding Permits 2023/2024
Applications for the riding season 2023/2024 are now live. Please see application for updated Riding Regulations and Code of Conduct....
Commoners Annual Meeting 2023
The Commoners Annual Meeting Friday 3rd March 2023 Declaration of winner(s)...
Forest Incident
We are currently investigating an incident in which a member of the public was struck by a falling tree. Our ranger team had been...
Winter Grazing Status 2022/23
December 2022 All the cattle and sheep have now been taken off the Forest. There are 3 temporary enclosures with Exmoor Ponies located near...
Car Parking Payments – Permits
THE CEO of Ashdown Forest highlights the concessions on offer as part of new parking charges. Paying to park in the 45 car parks across...