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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Vine-tastic! English winemakers raise a toast to climate action
Vineyards across the South Downs are embracing climate action to produce gorgeous glasses of fizz more sustainably.
Wildlife recording through nature photography
Taking images of the birds, bees and butterflies that we see in the National Park is something that we know many people like to do, but like most things, it takes real skill to do it well.
