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Community orchard to be created at gateway to South Downs National Park

November 3rd, 2023

A new community orchard is to be created at the foot of Cissbury Ring, Worthing, as part of a shared plan to nurture the space into a thriving environment for wildlife and visitors. Thirty five local variety apple and pear trees will be planted at Cissbury Fields to create an orchard where locals can pick […]

Reconstructed Roman garden opens at museum in South Downs National Park

November 3rd, 2023

A beautiful formal Roman Garden next to a reconstructed villa has been opened at an open-air museum in Hampshire. The Duke of Gloucester officially opened the immaculate garden at Butser Ancient Farm, near Waterlooville. The Royal visit coincided with the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the construction of Butser’s villa, based on the archaeology […]

New community garden will tell story of climate change

November 3rd, 2023

An inspiring plan to create a new community garden that helps raise awareness about climate change and local biodiversity has been given the green light. The Cliff Gardens project, in Seaford, will see a bumpy unmade road transformed into an attractive coastal garden, complete with new raised beds showcasing different habitats and plants, as well […]

ReNature grants are launched for community projects that help wildlife

November 3rd, 2023

Grants of up to £25,000 can be applied for as part of a new funding initiative to help kickstart habitat creation for wildlife. ReNature Grants will help projects that showcase positive management for nature in the community. Projects could creating wildflower meadows, heathland, hedgerow, areas managed as chalk grassland, more natural rivers or dewponds. The […]

“There’s so much green!” Young people enjoy exploring South Downs National Park

November 3rd, 2023

Pond dipping, storytelling, guided nature walks, creating new wildlife habitats and beachcombing are among the exciting activities children have enjoyed as part of a new outdoor initiative. More than 650 children and young people from across Sussex and Hampshire enjoyed a visit to the National Park for “Explorers of the South Downs”. Thanks to a […]