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A summer of exciting adventures on our South Downs heaths

July 9th, 2021

Heathlands are known for their radiant purple heathers that shimmer in the late summer sun, but there’s also an abundance of animals that make their home in this incredible habitat. Now a series of free guided walks are being put on this summer for people to discover the mysterious wildlife of lowland heaths in the […]

New funding announced for farmers and land managers in South Downs National Park

June 29th, 2021

Farmers and land managers in the South Downs National Park will be able to apply for funding as part of a new initiative to support nature-friendly farming and sustainability. The Farming In Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme was announced this week by Defra to help support farmers in England’s 44 protected landscapes. The National Park’s farming […]

Authority welcomes Government announcement on National Parks

June 24th, 2021

The South Downs National Park Authority welcomes the Government’s plans for the future of the UK’s National Parks and other protected landscapes. Trevor Beattie, Chief Executive of the Authority, said: “It is good news that the Government is acknowledging the importance of our national landscapes to deliver for people, places, nature and climate.   “The first […]

South Downs National Park special edition sparkling wine will help plant 1,000 new trees

June 23rd, 2021

A beautiful limited edition sparkling wine has been produced as part of the “Trees for the Downs” initiative. Leading English Sparkling Winemaker Nyetimber has pledged support for the campaign and created a stunning limited-edition bottle of its Classic Cuvee MV. Each of the 1,000 limited-edition bottles represents a tree that will be planted by Nyetimber […]