For much of her life Sathi Sivapragasam felt like opportunities were limited. But now the grandmother has found a new lease of life – as a volunteer ranger for the South Downs National Park. Whether it’s conservation work, litter picking, fencing, coppicing or laying hedges, Sathi says the South Downs is her ‘happy place’ and […]

People are being invited to discover the amazing heathlands of the South Downs as a new online interactive map and educational welcome boards are launched. Stretching across a vast 31-mile area from Bordon in the west to Storrington in the east, the colourful online resource is crammed with information about the 41 heaths in the […]

A campaign launches today to help reverse the decline of bees in the South East and create a haven for pollinators in the South Downs National Park. The South Downs National Park Trust, the official charity for the National Park, is bidding to raise £75,000 to help restore flower-rich habitats that will protect bees and […]

A major new initiative to connect families with nature through fun outdoor learning experiences has been launched. Inspired by the “founding father” of the National Park movement, John Muir, the South Downs National Park Trust is announcing a new scheme that will see families across the region getting out into the National Park and learning […]

The breathing space of the South Downs National Park, “forest bathing” and enjoying natural light can do wonders to boost mental health. That’s the message from Amanda Elmes, from the South Downs National Park Authority, who is offering five reasons why the National Park is the perfect tonic for a healthy state of mind for […]