An “assertive” ewe has won the hearts of the public in our annual photo competition. “Feeling Sheepish”, by Ian Cairns, took the top spot in The People’s Choice poll, which attracted over 800 votes.  Ian, who lives in Seaford and wins £100, said: “I came across this assertive ewe at Chyngton Farm, a National Trust […]

A huge hedgerow connecting the South Downs National Park and the New Forest National Park is inching closer to completion. More than 13,724m of new hedgerow has now been planted in Hampshire, edging closer to the target of 15,000m. CPRE Hampshire marked the near completion of its flagship project The Hampshire Hedge with a dedicated […]

An exciting initiative to connect schoolchildren with the wonders of the Hampshire Downs returns for 2026. Last year more than 600 children benefitted from school trips and learning opportunities in the National Park, thanks to a generous grant from Friends of the South Downs. The project, called Explorers of the South Downs, is now back […]