The winners have been announced for the South Downs National Park’s first Design Awards, recognising outstanding design projects in the first decade of the National Park. Architects, local community representatives, designers, and planners gathered at the South Downs Centre today (12 Nov) for a special awards ceremony, which was also attended by Ian Tant, President […]

Southern Water is offering farms in the Brighton and Worthing region the opportunity to get rid of unwanted pesticides on a free and confidential basis. Many farmers have out-of-date or unwanted chemicals in store that can be costly or awkward to dispose of. To avoid them getting into the water supply, the utility provider is […]

Katy Sherman, Engagement Officer for the National Park’s Heathlands Reunited project, gives an update on a conference of partners that explored how to better protect these popular reptile-rich habitats. The Heathland Forum 2019 took place at the Ministry of Defence’s Longmoor Camp and focused on the topic of conservation grazing on lowland heaths. The Heathland […]

Bees in the South Downs National Park are set to benefit this month from a partnership between the UK’s National Parks and Forest Holidays. Forest Holidays has today launched their 2019 Black Friday offer called ‘Give Nature a Break’ which will see a £20 donation from every sale made between today and December 3rd to […]

Nebraska native John Lillyman and his son Dave recently walked the South Downs Way. Here’s John’s moving account of the 100-mile journey that was far more than just a very long walk. Why would a father and son travel all the way from Kearney, Nebraska (right in the centre of the USA) to walk the […]