All posts by jefftravis

Be part of nature recovery and join big wildflower planting push

August 21st, 2020

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to help create vital new wildflower havens for bees and other pollinators. The South Downs National Park Trust is embarking on one of the biggest charitable wildflower planting initiatives the South East has ever seen as part of the Bee Lines project. It comes after the community […]

South Downs National Park launches major plan for nature recovery across South East

August 13th, 2020

An ambitious vision to help boost nature and drive a green economic recovery has been unveiled today by the South Downs National Park Authority and partners. The bold strategy, covering the South East region, aims to create a connected network of “green infrastructure” that makes havens for wildlife, supports local economies, helps to mitigate climate […]

Recovery on agenda as MP visits Butser Ancient Farm

August 13th, 2020

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond visited Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield for a tour of the ancient buildings and landscape, alongside a discussion of the current challenges and opportunities faced at this unique heritage site in the South Downs National Park. Butser Ancient Farm, which reopened to pre-booked visitors last month, was a hive of […]

Absorbing drama inspired by South Downs hits the airwaves

August 13th, 2020

An audio drama recounting the heritage and unique stories of the South Downs is hitting the airwaves and will be available to download. It comes after an inspiring project last year in which Lewes-based playwright Sara Clifford was commissioned by INN CROWD and South Downs National Park Authority to create a new play exploring and […]