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A fascinating 10-year study has shone a spotlight on how endangered farmland birds are faring in the south east of England. With farmland making up around two thirds of the South Downs National Park, it’s the biggest habitat for a range of birds such as the iconic skylark whose song is one of the most […]

People are being invited to rally round to support a range of initiatives that could help the environment and reduce carbon footprint in the Ouse Valley. Nine projects have been shortlisted in the “Community Pitch” programme, which is running as part of Ouse Valley Climate Action (OVCA). The shortlisted projects are: Blooming Biodiversity Peacehaven – […]

A golf club in the National Park is proving that golf and nature can thrive together. From restoring ancient woodland and boosting rare butterfly populations to installing solar power and creating wildlife habitats, Corhampton Golf Club is taking a lead in nature-friendly land stewardship. Initiatives have included creating chalk scrapes to support rare species like […]

Free farm trips are being offered to schoolchildren thanks to an exciting new initiative beginning next month. The Goodwood Education Trust, the independent environmental education charity operating on the Goodwood Estate near Chichester, is offering 15 free farm trips to schools who might not otherwise have the opportunity. It comes after funding from the Farming […]

  One of the grandest historic buildings in the National Park has just re-opened after repairs and renovations. The National Trust’s Uppark House and Garden, near South Harting, has reopened after being closed for the last year and a half. The 17th century house and landscaped garden are open four days a week from Sunday […]