All posts by jefftravis

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 […]

Embrace the darkness! South Downs Dark Skies Festival returns for 2022 with dazzling line-up

February 9th, 2022

A fascinating journey through the solar system, moongazing sessions, planetarium shows, cosmic craft activities and jaw-dropping astrophotography are among the highlights of this year’s Dark Skies Festival. The South Downs National Park’s night-time extravaganza returns for 2022 with a bumper line-up of in-person and virtual events over the February half-term holidays (11 to 27 of […]