News from the South Downs

National Park Update

For the latest information about the status of the designated South Downs National Park please go to the Natural England website.

Join the Dog Squad at Seven Sisters Country Park: Full story

South Downs Learning Zone arrives at Springwatch: Full story

Volunteer Rangers open up access to Mount Caburn: Full story

Press release archive

Silver-washed fritillary butterfly/Paul Marten

Adapting to Climate Change

Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) says stark climate predictions are a ‘call to arms’ after Hilary Benn, Environment Secretary, announced the results of cutting-edge scientific projections.

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Overhead power lines to be removed from the South Downs

More than 30 kilometres of overhead lower voltage power cables will be removed from the South Downs during 2008 and 2009. Read more.