All posts by jefftravis

Helping our chalk streams

March 11th, 2022

Sophie Evingar, from the Watercress and Winterbournes project in Hampshire, gives an update on exciting plans to help care for our precious chalk streams. This year is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme. This initiative sees the South Downs National Park Authority join 15 other partners […]

Blooming marvellous! More bee havens to be created in South Downs National Park

March 11th, 2022

New wildflower havens for bees and butterflies will be created after a new tranche of funding has been announced. Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to help create new corridors of wildflowers across Sussex and Hampshire. The South Downs National Park Trust, the official independent charity for the National Park, is now looking […]

Walk in footsteps of natural history icon in the South Downs

March 11th, 2022

He was one of the pioneers of natural history, transforming the way we look at nature and influencing the likes of Charles Darwin and David Attenborough. Now people will be able to walk in the footsteps of Gilbert White as part of a fascinating audio tour launched by the South Downs National Park. “In Their […]

Meet the former nurse who fell in love with nature and became a National Park ranger

March 8th, 2022

For World Female Ranger Week (running 23 – 30 June), we chat to former nurse-turned-Assistant Ranger, Sophie Brown. Sophie has been helping to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes initiative, which is supporting nature-friendly farming and sustainability in the countryside. What led you to leave nursing to be a ranger? I really enjoyed being a […]

Meet four inspiring women helping to connect people with nature

March 8th, 2022

For International Women’s Day on 8 March, we catch up with inspiring women who are working hard to help connect people with the wonders of nature. Each gives their own account of how they are connecting people to the natural world – and offers their views on why this link is so important. Alinah Azadeh […]

Celestial beauty of Dark Night Skies captured in South Downs astrophotography contest

February 25th, 2022

An awe-inspiring starry night on the South Downs and a “towering super moon” are among the winners of this year’s astrophotography competition. More than 100 entries were received for the National Park’s popular cosmic photography contest and a judging panel has now chosen the winners across three categories. The South Downs National Park is one […]

Notice of East Hampshire Public Inquiry

February 15th, 2022

A public inquiry is taking place at Penns Place in Petersfield regarding an application involving land east of New Barn Farm Lane, in Blendworth. Case Reference: SDNP/21/00548/FUL and SDNP/21/00027/REF Appeal Refence: APP/Y9507/W/21/3276708 The public inquiry, overseen by the Planning Inspector, will be taking place between Tuesday, 22 February and Friday, 25 February. The Planning Inspector […]