All posts by jefftravis

A wildlife resurgence!

October 8th, 2020

Phillippa Morrison-Price, Lead Ranger for the Eastern Downs, explains how species numbers continue to rise thanks to the community pulling together. White-letter hairstreak, Adonis blue butterfly, small blue butterfly and a brown Argus – not bad for an area of chalk grassland the size of a small swimming pool. These are the most recent sightings […]

Let’s paws and reflect – dog walkers invited to take part in new survey

October 8th, 2020

Dog walkers who use South Downs heathlands to exercise their furry friends are being invited to take part in a short survey. The Heathlands Reunited team has launched an online survey to look at dog walking habits on our heathlands, including whether people are going for out longer and more frequent walks since the start […]

Five of the spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

October 7th, 2020

With humans inhabiting the South Downs for millennia, it’s no wonder this rolling landscape is a swirling cauldron of myths, legends, folklore and ghost stories. Misty mornings, magical woodlands, an abundance of ancient monuments, and some of the darkest skies in England, only add to its enigmatic and atmospheric allure. So, for Halloween 2020, we […]

Giving nature a helping hand

October 2nd, 2020

Our rare chalk grassland, ancient woodland and heathland habitats support an incredible range of mammals, birds, fish, invertebrate and plant species. Some are among the rarest animals in Britain – and that’s why it’s so important we all strive to protect these awe-inspiring species, the result of millions of years of evolutionary fine-tuning. Because, without […]