Following our enquiries regarding the inclusion of parts of the Latchmore catchment in the Forestry Commission schedules for the current “wetland restoration” programme in the New Forest, we are glad to be able to report that we have had confirmation from Steve Avery, Head of NFNPA Planning and Park Services, that the decision has been taken by the HLS Board “not to implement any part of the Latchmore scheme”.

This means that no “restoration” work is scheduled for Ogdens Mire or Thompson’s Castle Mire, or in Sloden Inclosure based on the plans which were included in the Latchmore planning application no.16/00571.  The updated Forestry Commission schedules for 2017-2019 are here.