All posts by jefftravis

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 […]

Writers turn passion for the South Downs into powerful prose and poetry

November 2nd, 2021

“The South Downs make me feel alive and I cannot wait to spend some autumn days there.” Those are the poignant words from Georgina Aboud, who is one of eight talented wordsmiths awarded creative writing bursaries to explore the amazing landscape, wildlife and heritage of the South Downs National Park. Over the coming months, the […]

Vibrant murals and maps transform bus shelters

November 2nd, 2021

A colourful makeover has transformed three bus shelters and created a useful information point for exploring Haslemere and the stunning surrounding countryside. The community has rallied round to bring a new lease of life to the shelters, which are located just outside Haslemere Railway Station. The new-look shelters now feature key information about the town […]

Enjoy an autumn adventure in your beautiful South Downs National Park!

November 2nd, 2021

The weather may be turning colder and the days shorter, but that’s no reason not to get out and enjoy our glorious outdoors. There’s something really special about a walk in the countryside in the autumn, with misty mornings, early crimson sunsets and the crunch of frosted fallen leaves under your feet. We’ve put together […]

Multimillion pound funding to help restore South Downs chalk grassland

November 2nd, 2021

Its beautiful butterflies and colourful wildflowers are unmistakeable, giving chalk grassland the enviable nickname of “Europe’s tropical rainforest in miniature”. Now a major partnership has secured £2.23m of funding to help restore this incredibly fragile habitat, which is synonymous with the beauty and biodiversity of the South Downs National Park. The Changing Chalk partnership, which […]