News

  • Save Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland

    22 November 2021

    Save Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland

    Please tell Center Parcs and our local councillors and MPs, that Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland is the wrong place for a huge holiday park.

     
  • Kelp Summit 2021

    17 November 2021

    Kelp Summit 2021

    The Kelp Summit will highlight the work of the Sussex Kelp Restoration Project since the landmark implementation of the Sussex Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority’s Nearshore Trawling Byelaw in March 2021.

     
  • Where are all the acorns?

    15 November 2021

    Where are all the acorns?

    Have you noticed that the Oak trees have been a bit bare this autumn? We’ve seen hardly any acorns but there were plenty last year. What’s going on? Charlotte Owen explains about mast years.

     
  • Billingshurst - creating a haven for hairstreaks and other wildlife

    12 November 2021

    Billingshurst - creating a haven for hairstreaks and other wildlife

    Making plans to help the butterflies of Billingshurst

     
  • Meet our members - Paul Robards

    11 November 2021

    Meet our members - Paul Robards

    We speak to Paul Robards of the Friends of Broadwater

     
  • Environment Act Enacted

    10 November 2021

    Environment Act Enacted

    Last night the Environment Bill was passed by the House of Lords and has now received Royal Assent - so, after over three years of campaigning from NGOs, MPs, Peers and the movement’s supporters, we now have an Environment Act!

     
  • Nature is feeling the squeeze

    09 November 2021

    Nature is feeling the squeeze

    As we head in to the second week of COP26, we’re also entering week two of the Examinations in Public for the Worthing and Brighton Local Plans, which will shape development for the next 15 years.

     
  • Wildlife Friendly Gardening - Horsham Resident Tony's Story

    09 November 2021

    Wildlife Friendly Gardening - Horsham Resident Tony's Story

    If you’re after more inspiration for your own wildlife-friendly garden, here’s Tony’s story packed full of great ideas!

     
  • Citizen science for the kelp restoration project

    09 November 2021

    Citizen science for the kelp restoration project

    Sarah Ward talks invites the public to participate in a bespoke recording scheme created for the kelp restoration project

     

Around Sussex

  • February 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings

    01 March 2016

    February 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings

    One sign of the approaching spring is the appearance of cream-spot tiger caterpillars on the reserve.

     
  • January 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings

    01 February 2016

    January 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings

    Highlight during January was a Lapland bunting which was present on Harbour Farm on the 28th.

     
  • Lund Trust

    27 January 2016

    Lund Trust

    We are grateful to Lund Trust, a charitable fund of Peter Baldwin and Lisbet Rausing for the recent generous donation towards the work of our Land Management Team and more specifically the conservation of heathland in Sussex.