Over the last 25 years Winning Moves has produced official versions of MONOPOLY .. from Dubai to Dublin .. and Sydney to San Antonio. Now the dice is rolling on The New Forest. Landmarks expected to be nominated include Rufus Stone, Knightwood Oak, Bolton’s Bench, The Huff Duff, Bolderwood and Moors Valley. The scheme, run by registered charity the New Forest Trust, has recently funded a wide range of conservation, education and commoning projects. Serving up a treat to guests at the launch was New Forest Ice Cream, which also features on the game board with a specialist ice cream game token. Left to right): Launching the New Forest visitor welcome film are Aynsley Clinton, NFNPA; Richard Burke, Forestry England; Alison Wilson, Go New Forest; Jaqui and Eloise Oldfield, Red Shoot Camping Park, Linwood; Hilary Harper, Love the Forest treasurer.

And in their place? A pony (replacing the Scottie dog), walking boots (rather than the plain boot) and several others which the public will decide on. National Park volunteers spent a day planting hawthorn, hazel, rowan, birch and oak along the hedge line with stakes and protectors to help them grow and protect them from rabbits. New Forest Trust Chairman William Ziegler said: ‘The New Forest landscape is globally important for nature and it’s only through everyone working together that we can make sure it’s around for future generations. Winning Moves' custom games executive, Ella Gibbs, added: "We expect to be wonderfully spoilt for choice putting together this unique and official board for the New Forest.

PERFECT FOR NEW FOREST LOVERS: This stunning New Forest edition of Hasbro's classic board game Monopoly is perfect for 2–6 players and makes a great gift for players aged 8 and up The famous boot token has been replaced with a New Forest pony while a pig and tent also feature among the customised pieces. Businesses across the National Park generously help raise the funds from their customers by adding a small donation to restaurant bills, accommodation, products and services. General Manager at Balmer Lawn Hotel Michael Clitheroe added: “With the New Forest being voted Europe’s best national park on TripAdvisor last year, we knew it was only a matter of time before the UK’s long-time favourite board game honoured the region this way. The new tokens (picture: Steve West)

Paul Walton, the National Park Authority’s Head of Environment and Rural Economy, said: ‘Hedges are a vital part of the countryside’s ecosystem, offering berries and nuts for wildlife whilst also providing a protective corridor for animals to move between habitats. Hiking boots and an ice cream cone are also the leading favourites to feature in place alongside the traditional top hat and ship. Carol Seymore, from Go New Forest and other local business representatives offered the new regional edition of Monopoly (Image: Newsquest) Spencers is one of 30 plus New Forest organisations to ‘Pass GO’ in the MONOPOLY: New Forest Edition game. The New Forest version of the world’s most popular board game features ‘the great and good’ of the region – from the New Forest National Park Authority to Rufus Stone, Exbury Gardens to Bolton’s Bench, and many more! What is the New Forest Monopoly?

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We get to star on a Love The Forest ‘chance’ space. New Forest Trust Chairman, William Ziegler at the official launch of MONOPOLY: New Forest Edition at Balmer Lawn Hotel