NEWS FEED
SDNPA Climate Change Adaptation Plan
September 30th, 2016
Climate change is shaping up to be one of the main causes of environmental change for the National Park in the future. Its impacts on the landscape are likely to be significant and profound – though there are many potential opportunities over the longer term. It is necessary for the National Park Authority to plan […]
South Downs autumn ‘staycation’
September 27th, 2016
As the evenings draw in and the temperature drops, don’t hibernate- book a South Downs ‘staycation’. Some of the best kept secrets of this landscape emerge at this time of year, from morning walks on misty heathland to bountiful local produce and Dark Night Skies for stargazing. Our National Park has something to offer everyone. […]
Secrets of the High Woods film
September 23rd, 2016
Over the past three years the Secrets of the High Woods project has captured LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data which has discovered a host of human stories hidden beneath the trees. This film tells the story of the project, from its inception to the volunteer experience and details the archaeological discoveries. Intrepid volunteers have […]
Improving the health of our rivers
September 23rd, 2016
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in September. What better time to celebrate the end of a major project to improve two South Downs rivers, the Arun and the Rother. The River Rother runs west to east through the South Downs National Park joining the river Arun near Pulborough, wich then runs […]
Car Free Day
September 21st, 2016
Make the journey part of the adventure with public transport in the South Downs this Car Free Day. The South Downs is one of the easiest National Parks to explore by bus or train, so there’s no excuses for not leaving the car at home. Discover new trails on your bike, travel back in time […]