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Latest news release from the New Forest National Park Authority - Help protect New Forest foalsThe New Forest National Park Authority and Verderers have been working on a series of campaigns to try and reduce the number of animal accidents; they want as many people as possible to carry an animal accident hotline card. After a long and difficult winter spring is finally here in the
However, despite the joy they bring there is a more serious side. Young foals have little or no road sense and recent research from the New Forest National Park Authority and the Verderers has shown that foals only have a 50 per cent survival rate if they are hit by a car or involved in a road traffic accident.
Nigel Matthews, Head of Visitor and Recreation Services, said: 'In 2009, 46 foals were hit by cars - 24 of them died, which is not only distressing for the mother of the foal, but also the commoner and those involved in the accident too.
'We are urging people to be especially careful when driving through the
The New Forest National Park Authority and Verderers have been working on a series of campaigns to try and reduce the number of animal accidents; they want as many people as possible to carry an 'animal accident hotline card.
Nigel added: 'A hotline card is the same size as a credit card and fits perfectly in your wallet. It tells you who to call if you see or are involved in an animal accident.'
Animal accidents cards are available at many outlets throughout the
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