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Iconic tree pre-dating the Romans is saved from collapse

December 6th, 2022

A campaign to raise funds for the construction of a special brace to prevent one of Britain’s oldest trees from collapsing has ended in success. The 3,000-year-old yew tree in the Hampshire village of Farringdon is one the country’s ten oldest trees and is of special national and international scientific interest.  Despite its worn appearance […]

Take part in the South Downs Christmas Advent Calendar quiz!

December 2nd, 2022

How well do you know the South Downs National Park? Test your knowledge, and learn some new fun facts, in the National Park’s festive quiz in the run-up to Christmas! Simply open a door each day and answer the question for the chance to win a sumptuous South Downs hamper. See the advent calender below […]

South Downs projects shortlisted for major archaeology awards

November 9th, 2022

Two archaeological projects in the South Downs have been shortlisted for major national awards. Cissbury Goes Digital and the Seaford Head Project are contenders for awards from the Council for British Archaeology to recognise outstanding achievement. The first project worked with archaeologists at Worthing Museum and the National Trust to develop 10 films exploring the […]

“National Parks need the resources to match our ambitions” – says South Downs Chief Executive

November 8th, 2022

The South Downs National Park Authority has responded to a national media report on the funding of England’s National Parks. An article in today’s Guardian titled “Funding cuts leave England’s National Parks facing ‘existential crisis’” outlines a “funding crisis”  facing National Park Authorities. Trevor Beattie, Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority, said: […]