Hundreds of pigs will snack on acorns and beechmasts for the next two months as the New Forest’s annual pannage kicks off.
Up to 600 domestic pigs have been released for around 60 days by people who occupy surrounding land in Hampshire.
“They’ve got free range of the forest.
While Ms Westwood warned against approaching any of the pigs, she maintained the animals love pannage as it helps to fatten them up.
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Pannage started on Monday September 19 and will run until Friday November 18.