All posts by jefftravis

Key milestone reached for National Park as village votes in referendum

February 9th, 2022

The final piece in the housing strategy for the National Park has been completed after a community voted overwhelmingly for its neighbourhood plan. The referendum at Twyford, in Hampshire, marked the final step in the process of completing the housing allocations set out in the South Downs Local Plan. The award-winning Local Plan was formally […]

New visitor to Seven Sisters Country Park puts on aerial display

February 9th, 2022

A majestic short-eared owl soars over Seven Sisters Country Park on a crisp winter’s day. The country park’s newest visitor has delighted birdwatchers and walkers alike, captivated by its aerial acrobatics as it hunts for food. The bird of prey is an incredible spectacle of nature, but, up until recently, seeing one of these owls […]

Deadline approaches on Call for Nature Sites in South Downs

January 12th, 2022

The clock is counting down to the deadline on our call-out for new nature sites. The appeal launched during the autumn and invites farmers, land managers, communities and conservation groups across the National Park to put forward possible sites where new wildlife habitat could be created. Almost 20 expressions of interest have so far been […]

Beat the January blues with the South Downs National Park

January 12th, 2022

With the merriment of the festive season fading into the memory bank, January can feel like a long, taxing and sometimes depressing month. Cold weather, dark mornings, poor sunlight, and the tightening of purse strings can lead to low mood, lack of motivation and low energy – and that’s without the added stress of the […]

Taking the lead to help conservation grazers!

January 12th, 2022

Olivia French, Heathlands Engagement Officer, takes a look at the simple things dog walkers can do to help wildlife flourish this year. It’s National Walk Your Dog month and with so many great places to explore with your four-legged friends in and around the National Park, we’ve got some top tips to keep you, your […]

Reminding us of warm summer days on the South Downs – new podcast is released

January 12th, 2022

The uplifting power of the coastal South Downs amid uncertain times is explored in an illuminating new podcast. “On The Same Edge” is the second podcast from Alinah Azadeh, the Writer In Residence for Seven Sisters Country Park and the Sussex Heritage Coast. On a clear, warm summer’s day in 2021, Alinah takes a walk […]

Explore the dark skies of South Downs National Park

January 12th, 2022

Exploring the starry night sky of the South Downs and discovering its wonders for yourself will be the theme of this year’s Dark Skies Festival. A bumper line-up of virtual and hopefully, in-person, events are being planned for the festival, which takes place across school half-term holidays from 11 February to 27 February. Highlights this […]