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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 […]

Why our heaths are so special

May 6th, 2020

Beth Nicholls, Heathlands Reunited Communities Outreach Officer, explains why heathlands are such an important British habitat that are worth conserving and enhancing. The South Downs National Park might not quite reach the coast on its western side, but walking along the white sandy tracks criss-crossing over our lowland heaths feels reminiscent of a stroll along […]

Spotlight: Why grazing can be amazing for conservation

May 6th, 2020

Livestock are a common sight in the South Downs, but what role do they play in the eco-system? Katy Sherman is an activities and engagement officer for Heathlands Reunited, a National Lottery Heritage-funded project working to save our heaths, and delves deeper into the importance of grazing. She also reveals what types of livestock you […]

Uncovering one of nature’s most important masterpieces: the humble mushroom

May 6th, 2020

Daniel Greenwood, Volunteering Development Officer for the National Park, looks at a lesser-known gem of the South Downs…fungi! The South Downs National Park is renowned for the 100-mile chalk ridge that passes from Eastbourne in East Sussex all the way to Winchester in Hampshire. But the National Park reaches further north and south beyond the […]

Inspiration for your wellbeing during lockdown

May 6th, 2020

We want to thank people for staying home and not travelling to visit the National Park during the lockdown in order to help save lives and protect the NHS. We know connecting with others and nature are vital for wellness, so Kate Drake, the National Park’s health and wellbeing officer, takes a look at how […]