All posts by jefftravis

Community work is truly inspiring!

September 7th, 2021

We’ve had an action-packed summer of outreach work, connecting dozens of families with the wonders of the National Park. Siân Jones, Families Outreach Officer, gives an update. It’s been wonderful to be working with families and community groups in person again.  This summer has seen two groups progress with their Family John Muir Awards and […]

New era for Seven Sisters to benefit people and nature

August 13th, 2021

Ownership of the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park has been transferred to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA). Completing a negotiation process that started over two years ago, management of the 280-hectare site has now been transferred from East Sussex County Council to the SDNPA, ensuring the beautiful site remains in public ownership. The […]

New south coast partnership takes the lead on responsible dog walking

August 13th, 2021

Top tips on how to make dog walks fun and interesting – while also helping to protect our beautiful countryside – are being shared by a leading canine behaviourist as part of a new regional initiative. Dog expert Natalie Light and her Jack Russell “Fish” are the stars of a new series of informative films […]

That’s toadally awesome news!

August 13th, 2021

Almost £250,000 of lottery funding will help to create new dew ponds to help wildlife thrive. Dew ponds are synonymous with the chalk grassland of the South Downs, historically being dug by farmers as a watering hole for livestock and providing a home for all manner of species, including frogs, toads and dragonflies. However, it […]

New trail launches at Cissbury Ring in South Downs National Park

August 13th, 2021

Visitors to Cissbury Ring will be able to enjoy a brand new digital interpretation trail to help them explore and understand the landscape seen today. The exciting project is helping reveal the hidden stories and bring the character of this fascinating site to life. Thanks to funding from the South Downs National Park, the National […]

Heath extravaganza returns!

August 13th, 2021

The popular Secrets of the Heath event returns next month, celebrating our local heathland’s vibrant history and wildlife with an action-packed programme. The festival takes place over the weekend of 4 and 5 of September from 11am to 4pm at Hogmoor Inclosure, near Bordon, in Hampshire. From a Stone Age camp, have-a-go archery, to close […]

A new lease of life for the “Little Church In The Field”

August 13th, 2021

The story of a remarkable church and its setting within beautiful downland has been brought to life thanks to a massive community effort. St Hubert’s Church, often called “The Little Church in the Field”, has enjoyed a number of improvements, including new interpretation, walk leaflets, a children’s adventure trail and disabled access. The work has […]