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Six simple steps to protect the water of the South Downs National Park

March 20th, 2019

The water of the South Downs is an incredibly valuable natural asset for our region. Not only does the chalk provide filtered drinking water to over a million people across our towns and cities, but the rivers provide a home to important wildlife species and could support many more.  Water quality in the South Downs […]

Celebrating Women Custodians of the National Park

March 8th, 2019

Some 112,000 people live and work within the South Downs National Park boundaries, with many more coming in to visit. Conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area takes a lot of dedicated work. Women are at the forefront of those efforts and on International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the […]

NFU & South Downs rangers team up to prevent dog attacks on farm animals

March 5th, 2019

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is once again hoping to educate dog walkers about the need to use a lead near livestock and when in the countryside. It is joining forces with South Downs National Park Authority rangers across Sussex, in a bid to reduce the incidence of dog attacks on farm animals by encouraging […]

November 9th, 2016