All posts by jefftravis

A welcome boost for nature as thousands of trees to be planted across South Downs

December 2nd, 2021

More than 11,000 trees will be planted across the National Park this winter to help nature recovery and tackle climate change. Thirty sites across Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex will be receiving new trees as part of the Trees for the Downs campaign, which is now entering its third year having gone from strength […]

Major investment to improve visitor experience at Butser Hill

November 25th, 2021

The highest point on the South Downs and one of the most visited hills in southern England will be significantly improved for walkers and wildlife, thanks to new funding of £240,000. At 271m, Butser Hill is one of the crown jewels of the South Downs National Park, visited by over 80,000 people every year who […]

Protected and conserved areas sign first-ever joint statement on climate change and biodiversity

November 5th, 2021

The South Downs National Park Authority is backing a milestone international statement calling upon world leaders to unite for nature. Spearheaded by National Parks UK, which includes the South Downs National Park, the statement has been signed by more than 25 international organisations, including the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)/ World Commission […]

Can you answer the call of nature?

November 4th, 2021

A major search begins today to find new spaces for nature in the South Downs National Park. With the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) under way, the urgent need to save nature has never been clearer. And now, as part of its ambitious 10-year campaign to ReNature the South Downs, the National Park Authority is […]

Creating flower-rich verges to help pollinators bounce back

November 3rd, 2021

An innovative project is exploring the potential for grass verges to become important havens for wildflowers, insects and pollinators to help tackle the biodiversity crisis. The three-year pilot scheme is being spearheaded by a partnership of West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority. The research will focus on the potential benefits […]