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Recovery Fund gets green light from National Park Authority

May 26th, 2020

A COVID-19 Recovery Fund of £375,000 has been approved by the South Downs National Park Authority to help support local communities and step up the National Park’s role as a ‘natural health service’. Members of the National Park Authority voted to approve the release of funds at an Authority meeting. The fund, from earmarked reserves, […]

South Downs National Park launches brand new website

May 7th, 2020

A new inspiring website has been launched to celebrate the National Park’s 10th anniversary. The Authority’s revamped website aims to do justice to this nationally important landscape and includes a number of new features, including more user-friendly navigation, more video content and a detailed Discovery Map showcasing points of interest in the National Park. The […]

Nearly £40k of grants to benefit wildlife and young people

May 7th, 2020

New habitat for water voles, educational equipment for a children’s learning centre and a new wildlife corridor are among the beneficiaries of a grants boost from the South Downs National Park Trust. Seven projects across the National Park will receive grants from the charity, which is working to make the South Downs an even better […]