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1 The Hunting Lobby
David Plumpton of the New Forest Foxhounds puts the case
for hunting in the New Forest:
foxes need to be controlled
fox hounds fit in with the ecology of the land
other methods of control do not work
foxes are killed humanely
The topic "Hunting in the New Forest" in the Human Influences
section of the Treasury provides the position with respect to
hunting at end-1997.
2 The Anti-hunting Lobby
Ken James of the New Forest Animal Protection Group puts the
case against hunting in the New Forest:
hunting animals for entertainment is morally wrong
foxes are a help to the Forest
the Forestry Commission controls the animals
antiquated practices need to be abandoned
3 The Legal Position on Hunting
Arthur Barlow, Deputy Surveyor of the New Forest, puts hunting
in the New Forest into context:
responsibilities of the Forestry Commission
maintaining the traditional character of the Forest
why hunting is allowed
the importance of separating facts from opinion
The topic "Hunting in the New Forest" in the Human Influences
section of the Treasury provides the position with respect to
hunting at end-1997.
4 Commoning
Caroline Stride, a New Forest Commoner, explains why the Commoners
are so important:
definition of Commoners and their rights
true conservationists of the Forest
Commoners' use of the Forest
5 Conservation
Colin Tubbs describes how the management of the New Forest through
the centuries has affected its ecology:
the importance of insects to the New Forest
the effect of grazing on the Forest floor
inclosures and regeneration of the woods
Colin, who died in 1997, was a well respected ecologist who wrote about
the local ecology and conservation matters.
6 Management
Alison Field, Operations Manager of the Forest, addresses the challenge
of managing the New Forest:
the relationship between the trees and animals
financial constraints of the management approach
managing effectively for the long term
7 Tourism
Anthony Climpson, Tourism Officer of the New Forest District Council,
describes the problems of tourism and its potential long-term impact
on the New Forest:
understanding the problems of tourism in a sensitive environment
financial benefits versus potential damage
value-added tourism
8 Illustrating the Forest
Wendy Webb, a natural history Illustrator, explains how the illustrator
has to develop an awareness and appreciation of the abundant details of
the New Forest. The importance of taking time to observe closely is
stressed as one secret to the illustration of detail.
9 Photographing the Forest
Eben Wilson, a film-maker, explains how the layers, textures and shapes
of the New Forest can contribute to effective photography.
10 Music
Music - this captioned video clip plays the entertaining sound of a
didgeridoo.
This fascinating instrument is used by the Aboriginals in Australia. Here,
it is played by Paul Hibberd, a New Forest ranger, who uses it for talks
about the forest, especially about insects which are directly involved in
the creation of didgeridoos.