MORE than 5,000 people have signed our petition and more than 3,000 have joined the Facebook campaign so far; HOOF is now on Twitter @handsoffdean, and has a Wikipedia entry. Also visit http://www.handsoffourforest.org">www.handsoffourforest.org

Lydney Town and West Dean Parish councils voted to object to a sell-off, while Drybrook Parish and Coleford Town councils have endorsed the HOOF campaign. Cinderford Town Council has produced a HOOF banner.