All posts by jefftravis

Beavers set to bring biodiversity boost to South Downs wetland

March 12th, 2025

A pair of beavers have been reintroduced to a South Downs stream to help restore waterways and create a flourishing wildlife haven. Europe’s largest rodent, known as an “ecosystem engineer” for its remarkable ability to increase biodiversity, would once have been widespread across the UK but was hunted to extinction around 400 years ago. Now […]

Luke finds new joy in the South Downs

March 11th, 2025

As the National Park Authority’s Digital and Social Media Officer you may think I’m terminally online. And you would be correct. However, I recognise it’s not healthy to stay plugged in the whole time. Sure, there’s an element of FOMO but, on the whole, it’s just purely down to bad habits. I’ve decided to do […]

Boost for South Downs National Park’s bees

March 11th, 2025

Efforts to create new areas of wildflowers to help bees and butterflies have received a huge boost. UK National Parks has announced a two-year partnership with Howdens, a leading trade kitchen supplier, to support nature recovery. In the South Downs, Howdens will support the Bee Lines project, which is creating new networks of wildflowers to […]

Kev’s South Downs challenge

March 11th, 2025

Many people choose to walk the South Downs Way in sections – and this is what we advise to get the most pleasurable experience! However, intrepid Kevin Green is planning to walk the entire 100 miles – without stopping – to help raise awareness for cancer and the struggles people face. It comes after a […]

Makeover for South Downs Way

March 11th, 2025

A horse-stile that prevented wheelchair users, mobility scooters and families with buggies from using a section of the South Downs Way has been removed. The refurbishments at Washington, West Sussex, have been completed in time for the spring as hundreds of people venture out to explore the 5,000-year-old route that stretches for 100 miles along […]