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Pannage is an ancient, still-practiced custom in the New Forest where pigs are released into the woods for approximately 60 days (typically September to November) to forage for acorns, chestnuts, and beech mast. This practice helps clear toxic mast for other animals and dates back to at least 1079.

Key details regarding pannage:
Definition: Also known as "Common of Mast," it is the right of commoners to turn out swine to feed on mast (fallen nuts) in a forest.

Purpose: Pigs consume large quantities of acorns and beech mast, which are toxic to the New Forest's ponies and cattle, protecting them from illness.
Location/Timing: Primarily associated with the New Forest in England, the 2025 season is scheduled for 15th September to 4th January 2026.

Pannage, pigs and acorns
Common of mast 'Common of mast', a right of common, is the right for commoners to turn pigs on to the Forest during the pannage season, when acorns have fallen ...