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A boost for small businesses in the South Downs

December 4th, 2020

Twenty seven projects that support the small business, tourism and visitor economy have received additional support from the National Park Authority in the wake of the pandemic. The Authority has been able to make a number of modest contributions towards business recovery through a series of initiatives. One such initiative was a small grants scheme, […]

Plantlife in the Park: Ivy

December 4th, 2020

The humble and often much maligned ivy is one of the most important plants for biodiversity, helping to maintain 50 or more other species of wildlife, particularly invertebrates. Only the juvenile growth of ivy has the familiar adhesive roots which allow it to grow up trees and walls. The mature or ‘tree’ ivy loses its […]

Supporting our wonderful volunteers and saying “thank you”

December 4th, 2020

As we mark International Volunteer Day this month, Daniel Greenwood, Volunteer Development Officer, reflects on 2020 and looks forward to greener pastures next year. The impact of the pandemic on volunteers and the environmental sector has been immense, with many volunteer programmes halted by emergency measures to protect people from the spread of Covid-19. In […]

“Green revolution plan is a great start”

December 4th, 2020

The Authority is welcoming a Government pledge to drive forward a “green revolution” through nature recovery, job creation, climate change action and more walking and cycling routes. A 10-point plan was unveiled last month that included a number of key measures towards a green recovery that will help both people and nature. This was followed […]

National Parks in England launch joint ambitions for the next decade

December 3rd, 2020

National Parks England, which includes the South Downs National Park Authority and nine other National Parks, has published a set of new joint ambitions, outlining their vision to become beacons for a sustainable future where nature and people flourish. For the first time, England’s 10 National Parks have worked together to create four interconnected Delivery […]