All posts by jefftravis

A unique tour of National Parks – in 100 seconds!

March 11th, 2021

Have you ever wondered how National Parks might look from a birds-eye view hovering 100ft up? Well, the kaleidoscope of landscapes, from forest to farmland, mountains to rivers, have been dramatically captured on film by National Geographic Explorer and Guerilla Geographer Daniel Raven-Ellison during his one-man navigation of all of the UK’s 15 National Parks.    […]

A toad-ally brilliant community effort!

March 11th, 2021

A village has rallied round to help save the local population of toads that embark on a treacherous migration every year. Elaina Whittaker-Slark, Lead Ranger for the Western Downs in Hampshire, reveals more. Recent research from Froglife showed that common toads have declined across the UK by 68% over the past 30 years. However, the […]

Helping our chalk streams that are havens for nature

March 11th, 2021

Chalk streams are home to some incredible fauna and flora and a new project aims to raise awareness of these globally-significant habitats. Sophie Evingar, from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, gives an update. Exciting times are afoot for seven local chalk streams, as the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme goes from […]

Children to help design revamped wildlife garden

March 11th, 2021

Aspiring young designers and naturalists are being invited to submit ideas for a new feature in a revamped nature space. The South Downs National Park Trust is helping to support the development of Rolls Royce’s wildlife garden, which is set to have a new lease of life with new nature-friendly features. The Chichester company is […]

Prestigious awards return to celebrate architecture and design

March 11th, 2021

The Sussex Heritage Trust’s annual awards have been launched, with a call for new entries for the prestigious architectural and landscape scheme. The only Sussex-wide Heritage Awards supports excellence in conservation, restoration, and the good design of newly-built projects, while also encouraging the use of traditional skills and crafts. This year the National Park Authority […]