All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Stop Notice and Enforcement Notice issued at Pondtail Wood

June 2nd, 2016

Investigation into unauthorised work at Pondtail Wood, West Sussex The National Park Authority have today, 2 June 2016, issued a Stop Notice and Enforcement Notice to the owners of Pondtail Wood. This requires that all importation and deposit of inert waste and engineering works stop with immediate effect and that all material must be removed […]

Volunteers Week

June 1st, 2016

The work our volunteers do is invaluable and varied; they could be clearing invasive scrub one weekend and improving access to a medieval drovers road the next. Our latest project, the Secrets of the High Woods has seen extraordinary dedication from volunteers who have been undertaking a huge range of research. They’ve collected oral histories, […]

Are you counting bees?

May 19th, 2016

The Great British Bee Count starts today (19 May). Organised by Friends of the Earth it aims to help people recognise our common bee species and appreciate their diversity (there are more than 250 species in Britain). You can also find out ways to help our bees. Bee expert Professor Dave Goulson will be our key […]

Temporary Stop Notice at Pondtail Wood

May 18th, 2016

Investigation into unauthorised work at Pondtail Wood, West Sussex The National Park Authority used our powers to prevent any further unauthorised works when we were made aware of the matter. We issued a Temporary Stop Notice on 10 May requiring that all importation and deposit of inert waste and engineering works stop with immediate effect. […]

Environmental Achievement Rewarded

May 16th, 2016

On Wednesday 10 May the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) joined other organisations at the Winter Gardens in Eastbourne for the SPARK awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of those working to improve the lives of young people across East Sussex. SDNPA was there with the High Weald AONB Partnership as co-sponsors, presenting the […]