All posts by jefftravis

Taking the lead in the South Downs as we put a welcome spring in our step!

March 11th, 2022

After a long winter, the warmth of spring is finally upon us and that means more wonderful walks in the National Park, admiring all the sights, sounds and scents of the new life-giving season. As ground-nesting bird season begins, we catch up with Rachel Guy, Reserve Manager at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve near Chichester, […]

A busy season for National Park rangers in Hampshire

March 11th, 2022

Ranger Chris Lickley gives an update on two key projects the Hampshire team have been working on. The Western area team and volunteers have been working hard these past few weeks on Hillhampton Down, part of Butser Hill National Nature Reserve. Hillhampton Down can be found on the southern side of Butser Hill, just a […]

Exploring the history of South Downs coastline

March 11th, 2022

Archaeologists are exploring the amazing history of Seaford Head as part of a new project. The beauty spot in East Sussex is a nationally important heritage site and is classified as a Scheduled Monument, but is at increasing risk of coastal erosion linked to climate change. Jon Sygrave, project manager for Archaeology South-East, which is […]

Helping our chalk streams

March 11th, 2022

Sophie Evingar, from the Watercress and Winterbournes project in Hampshire, gives an update on exciting plans to help care for our precious chalk streams. This year is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme. This initiative sees the South Downs National Park Authority join 15 other partners […]

Blooming marvellous! More bee havens to be created in South Downs National Park

March 11th, 2022

New wildflower havens for bees and butterflies will be created after a new tranche of funding has been announced. Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to help create new corridors of wildflowers across Sussex and Hampshire. The South Downs National Park Trust, the official independent charity for the National Park, is now looking […]