All posts by jefftravis

Butterflies, bees and beetles…protecting a vital link in ecosystem

March 8th, 2019

With a major global scientific review reporting alarming loss of insect biodiversity, Lead Ranger Tom Parry explains that the South Downs National Park Authority is playing its part to protect populations in the South East of England. The review, Worldwide Decline of the Entomofauna: A review of its drivers, found that more than 40 per […]

Eastbourne’s Hydro Hotel helps to support vital projects

March 8th, 2019

A new partnership has been launched between the South Downs National Park Trust and one of Eastbourne’s leading and most iconic businesses, the Hydro Hotel. With the aim of helping to protect the South Downs National Park for future generations, the Hydro Hotel has become an official Visitor Giving Partner of the Trust. The partnership, […]

Kate joins Toad Patrol

March 8th, 2019

Kate Dziubinska, Ranger with the Central Downs Team, recently went on an evening toad patrol. Here’s her account of the night in her own words… As March eases us into warmer, damper nights, the annual toad migration begins. Unlike frogs, which will breed and law spawn in any old puddle, toads return to the same […]

Mum’s emotional moment as she sees the moon for the first time in 20 years

March 8th, 2019

She’s not seen the moon or sparkle of the stars for 20 years. But 45-year-old mum Natalie Mann finally got to see outer space in all its glory after attending a stargazing event for the Dark Skies Festival. Overcome with emotion, the former nurse who suffers with severe sight loss said looking up at the […]

Record turnout for South Downs Dark Skies Festival

March 8th, 2019

Thousands of people enjoyed a range of fun space-themed activities during the third annual South Downs Dark Skies Festival. Events took place across the National Park during the fortnight and the headline events, Stargazing South Downs, saw a record turnout. More than 700 people came to Lewes Town Hall to enjoy the family activities, while […]