- River Health in the South Downs National ParkI hope you will have seen that the Campaign for National Parks (CNP) of which the Friends is, of course, a member has just published a Report, ‘Rivers at Risk’,… Read more: River Health in the South Downs National Park
- The Worthing Five Peaks Challenge – supporting Olly’s Future during World Suicide Prevention WeekOn Saturday 6th September, David Green, Chair, and David Taylor, FSD Volunteer and Walks Leader, took part in the Worthing Five Peaks Challenge 2025, along with Walks Leader and volunteer… Read more: The Worthing Five Peaks Challenge – supporting Olly’s Future during World Suicide Prevention Week
- Sussex Underwater – The Minter HotelRuby, Youth Ambassador for the Sussex Underwater charity, dives into the “Minter Hotel project and the creation of artificial habitats for marine life. Give nature space to breathe and it… Read more: Sussex Underwater – The Minter Hotel
- A walk on the wild side at WesterlandsHenrietta, Trustee and Marketing Communications Expert, recounts the guided tour of Westerlands Farm in Graffham, Petworth, led by farm manager Oliver Hancock. Farming is no longer what it once was.… Read more: A walk on the wild side at Westerlands
- Launch of the Free Young Adult MembershipFriends of the South Downs are excited to announce the launch of a new, free membership targeted to people aged 18-30. A new membership programme, aimed at young adults, has… Read more: Launch of the Free Young Adult Membership
- South Downs for All Project in Hampshire UpdateAfter a busy few months of delivering workshops, Chris Hare, Project Manager, and Michael Blencowe, Local Wildlife Expert, reflect on their experiences working with schools across Hampshire. Visiting Hampshire Schools:… Read more: South Downs for All Project in Hampshire Update
- South Downs for All Project Launched in HampshireHaving concluded our South Downs for All project with Sussex schools last year, we are now delighted to bring the same heritage learning opportunities to seven partner schools in Hampshire.… Read more: South Downs for All Project Launched in Hampshire
- Storrington and Knepp Wildland: The UK’s only European Stork VillageIn 2024 Knepp Wildland applied to have the Knepp Estate and Storrington jointly designated as a ‘European Stork Village’ This was in recognition of Knepp’s reintroduction and breeding success of… Read more: Storrington and Knepp Wildland: The UK’s only European Stork Village
- The South Downs Local Plan ReviewOur formal comments on the South Downs Local Plan Review The first public consultation on the Review of the South Downs Local Plan ended on 17th March. The Local Plan is… Read more: The South Downs Local Plan Review
