All posts by jefftravis

New guidance to help protect Dark Skies in South Downs

July 27th, 2022

Best practice guidance has been produced by the National Park Authority to help organisers of light festivals and artistic installations. The advice has been created to help protect the National Park’s Dark Skies, which are so special that they were given international status six years ago. The simple takeaway message from the report is: The […]

New affordable homes are given green light in South Downs

July 27th, 2022

New affordable, eco-friendly homes have been given the green light for a Hampshire village. The Authority’s Planning Committee voted to approve plans for 10 homes, as well as access, car parking, cycle storage and landscaping, on land at Greenway Lane in Buriton. The land was already allocated for development in the South Downs Local Plan […]

Success of South Downs farming scheme paves way for nature recovery

July 19th, 2022

A new nature-friendly farming initiative in the South Downs National Park is sowing the seeds for significant wildlife recovery in the coming years. In its first year of operation, the Farming In Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme has gone from strength to strength, working with nearly 180 farmers across the South East region to help create […]

Over £400,000 donated as ReNature Festival kicks into action

July 11th, 2022

More than £400,000 has been raised so far to help find new spaces for nature in the South Downs National Park. Exactly one year on from the launch of the ReNature campaign and the fundraising tally continues to rise for the inspiring initiative, which is looking to create an extra 13,000 hectares of habitat where […]

New chair elected to lead South Downs National Park

July 11th, 2022

A new Chair has been elected to lead the South Downs National Park Authority and has vowed to further strengthen efforts to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Vanessa Rowlands was appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the National Park Authority following a vote by Members. Vanessa has been Deputy Chair for the past two years […]

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of South Downs Way

July 11th, 2022

It’s one of Britain’s most iconic walks, taking in awe-inspiring views of coast and countryside. Now, to celebrate South Downs Way’s 50th birthday on 15 July, a special commemorative plaque is being produced for the 66 parishes along the 100-mile route. And a celebratory beer is being crafted by the Long Man Brewery, which takes […]

Walk this way – two sisters make epic journey to Seven Sisters

July 11th, 2022

Charlie Hellewell and her sister Miranda Bassett recently completed a long-held ambition of walking the South Downs Way. Here Charlie gives her account of a sisterly adventure she’ll never forget. Springtime is a perfect time to walk the South Downs Way. The weather is generally kind and the days are full of light. I’ve worked […]