The South Downs Network and our Member Organisations continue to work together towards raising awareness of the attack on nature. #attackonnature southdownsnetwork.org.uk/blog/attack-on…

TODAY Monday 9 January MPs will debate a petition to ban the use of snares “Only a full ban on snares will protect wildlife and we were pleased to support the petition”. x.com/leagueacs/stat…

Join the online talk with George Monbiot hosted by our members, Friends of the South Downs. Details in link below. #environment #conservation #onlinewebinar southdownsnetwork.org.uk/events/online-…

Make your voice heard! southdownsnetwork.org.uk/events/destruc… #environmentallaw #makeyourvoiceheard #actionfornature #natureconservation #environmentalprotection

The UK has dug up many of its orchards and now imports 70% of its apples, often from across the world. Planting more apple trees in our gardens and communities would cut food miles, soak up CO2, help wildlife, and can help save traditional apple varieties. Every tree counts! 🍎

Now that's a lot of 💩 Plenty of rubbish collected from the beach yesterday afternoon. Some of this will have been blown in by strong winds but it's a reminder of how much waste there is floating around our oceans. #SevenSistersCountryPark #SevenSisters #Litter

Help us continue to make a difference by supporting the South Downs Network. Follow the link below for more information. #fundingappeal #thankyou #helpusmakeadifference #natureconservation #environmentalactivists #lobbying southdownsnetwork.org.uk/blog/funding-a…

Can innovation unlock an agroecological farming future? FREE on-line talk with Andy Cato, Groove Armada music legend turned farming innovator-in-chief & Helen Browning OBE and Joseph Gridley of the Soil Association Exchange 19th January - see link below southdownsnetwork.org.uk/events/agroeco…

Please say no to garden poisons such as pesticides and weedkillers, to help keep them out of the food chain. Hedgehogs, for example, can hoover up over 100 invertebrates every night! #wildlife #gardening #nature

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According to the Royal Academy of Engineering the ‘built environment’, of which the construction sector is a crucial component, currently contributes some 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions. #renegration #architecturalheritage #environmentalimpact southdownsnetwork.org.uk/blog/dont-demo…

Mapping changes in temperature: every year from 1850 to 2022

If it is not literally the warmest year ever, someone will complain that global warming has stopped. Year-to-year fluctuations are a normal part of the ongoing global warming trend. Don't be distracted by the noise.

North-east coast is clear. Sewage blackout on the south coast. 💩 As for Scotland and Wales, it's a wild guess... #endsewagepollution

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Sadly it seems that, after all the campaigning nature & wildlife organisations the UK Gov have pushed through this bill - It will now go to the House of Lords but there is little chance that the UK Gov will accept amendments A sad day for nature x.com/houseofcommons…

Schools across Hampshire &West Sussex are invited to take part in an inspiring new scheme called “Explorers of the South Downs”. Read the full press release at southdowns.gov.uk Interested? Caroline at [email protected] or visit schoolswithoutwalls.co.uk

An innovative scheme to help people’s wellbeing by immersing in stunning landscapes and history has been launched. For more details, case studies, research, and information for professionals on health and wellbeing in the National Park visit southdowns.gov.uk/health-and-wel…

54% of Hedgehog Champions who created a hedgehog highway reported seeing more hedgehogs! 🦔 #HedgehogWeek Find out more about these vital access gaps 👉 hedgehogstreet.org/help-hedgehogs… #HedgehogStreet is a joint campaign run by us and Hedgehog Society 🎞️Joanne Davenport

Ever wondered how to be a more nature friendly gardner? You will find the answers you need in this lovely guide by the Soil Association! #soilassociation #naturefriendlygarden #gardening #nature #conservation paperturn-view.com/?pid=MzE312302…