South Downs Trust

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We did it! Triumph for nature as National Park hits tree-planting target

The South Downs National Park has smashed its target of planting 100,000 trees by the middle of this decade and has now set its sights on planting at least one million more.

Children enjoying a school trip at Seven Sisters Country Park thanks to the Outdoor Travel Grant from South Downs Trust

Thousands of children benefit from Outdoor Learning Grant

More than 7,500 children have been able to enjoy the wonders of the natural world and experience incredible landscapes, thanks to two much-needed grants schemes.

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The power of ponds to help nature flourish once again

Eleven much-needed wildlife ponds will be created across the South Downs National Park to help nature bounce back, thanks to a £75,000 funding boost.

image showing the river Rother at Midhurst with the Cowdray ruins in the background and a person walking on the riverside near the bridge.

Citizen science monitoring sewage spills

The Sustainable Communities Fund (SCF) has awarded more than £3,000 to Eco Rother Action for a project to monitor sewage spills on the river Rother between Midhurst and Petersfield.

two children climbing and playing on one of the old yew trees at Kingley Vale NNR

Training local teachers to become outdoor leaders

The Sustainable Community Fund (SCF) has awarded just over £4,600 to Chichester Forest School, a community interest company, to run a series of training days at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.

image showing several volunteers learning to box bale a hay meadow in Winchester

More Magnificent Meadows!

Two recent grants given by the South Downs Trust have had a big impact on effective meadow management in the Winchester area, offering free training to locals to learn the art of scything.

aerial image of the river Ouse and valley in East Sussex.

Help support the Ouse Valley Climate Action - Community Pitch

People are being invited to rally round to support a range of initiatives that could help the environment and reduce carbon footprint in the Ouse Valley.

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Wedding venue, London restaurants and Health food experts become latest Visitor Giving Partners

Find out more about the businesses that want to give something back to enhance the special qualities of the South Downs National Park.

South Downs Trust joins 1% for the Planet

We are pleased to announce that South Downs National Park Trust has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner!

A group from Arts on Prescription enjoying a visit to the Cuckmere at Seven Sisters Country Park

Health & Wellbeing Travel Grants

Following lots of positive feedback, the Health & Wellbeing Travel Grant scheme is returning for a second year, with a particular focus on helping groups who may not have access to the National Park and might struggle with transport costs.

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