What makes our coastline special
June 8, 2018
At the eastern end of the National Park the South Downs tumble to the sea in an iconic stretch of chalk cliff and river mouth. This dramatic landscape – which takes in Seaford Head, Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head – is officially called the Sussex Heritage Coast and we need your help to tell its story.
The Sussex Heritage Coast was defined in 1973, the first of 32 established around England to conserve the country’s best stretches of undeveloped coasts. It includes two nationally important areas for wildlife and natural heritage; rare habitats such as herb-rich chalk grassland and chalk heath; and species like the peregrine falcon, rock sea lavender, sea radish, blue mussel and the short snouted seahorse.
The South Downs National Park Authority is one of 11 organisations who look after this coastline and together we’ve formed the Sussex Heritage Coast Partnership. We want to make sure that this amazing place can be conserved and enjoyed for generations to come – and we need your help to develop the story of this area.
Tell us what makes the Sussex Heritage Coast special to you by completing our short online questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/sussexcoast
The Sussex Heritage Coast Partnership is made up of: South Downs National Park Authority, Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County Council, National Trust, Seaford Town Council, Environment Agency, Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Lewes District Council, Natural England, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Wealden District Council.