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Landscape Recovery

Knepp beaver dam aerial shot

From promises to practice, what the Environmental Improvement Plan means for nature on the ground

What does the government’s latest Environmental Improvement Plan really mean for nature, and for recovery across the Weald to Waves corridor?

Amberley View Countryside, Tanya Forbes

Weald to Waves Connector Projects for a Wilder, More Connected Sussex

Our mission for a joined up Sussex takes action as our Connector Projects begin, linking habitats across the corridor to support wildlife movement.

Wiston Coppicing, Cathy Cross

Reviving Woodlands, Reconnecting Communities: Coppicing Returns to Wiston Estate

Discover how Wiston Estate and Roots West Sussex CIC are restoring local woodlands through traditional coppicing, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.

Fallow deer, Sam Joy

Tackling Deer Pressure for a Healthier Sussex Landscape

Sussex’s landscapes are under pressure from booming deer populations. Explore how local projects are helping to bring nature back into balance to protect our unique biodiversity.

Chalk grassland, Wildflowers, South Downs, Sam Joy

Mid-Tier Extensions Offer Relief for Farmers Amid Funding Uncertainty

DEFRA is offering 1-year extensions for mid-tier Countryside Stewardship agreements in 2026. Find out what this means for you.

Knepp beaver dam aerial shot

What does the government’s latest Environmental Improvement Plan really mean for nature, and for recovery across the Weald to Waves corridor?

Amberley View Countryside, Tanya Forbes

Our mission for a joined up Sussex takes action as our Connector Projects begin, linking habitats across the corridor to support wildlife movement.

Wiston Coppicing, Cathy Cross

Discover how Wiston Estate and Roots West Sussex CIC are restoring local woodlands through traditional coppicing, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.

Fallow deer, Sam Joy

Sussex’s landscapes are under pressure from booming deer populations. Explore how local projects are helping to bring nature back into balance to protect our unique biodiversity.

Chalk grassland, Wildflowers, South Downs, Sam Joy

DEFRA is offering 1-year extensions for mid-tier Countryside Stewardship agreements in 2026. Find out what this means for you.

Weald to Waves Website

Discover our new Members Area, with tools and resources to help everyone in Sussex take action for a thriving, connected landscape.

Wild farmland border. Photo by Alex Briggs

Uncertainty is nothing new for farmers, but 2025 brings major changes. Explore the latest agri-environment schemes and market opportunities.

Cuckoo, by Lee Barber

From satellite-tagged cuckoos to rare chalk grassland butterflies, Wiston is buzzing with life. Explore recent nature highlights from across the estate.

More than Human at the Design Museum. Courtesy of the Design Museum. Photo by Luke Hayes

The Design Museum’s More than Human exhibition reimagines design beyond humans, spotlighting projects like Weald to Waves that foster multispecies connections.

Groundswell Regenerative Agricultural Festival 2025, by Amy Hurn

Reflections from Groundswell Regenerative Agricultural Festival 2025: Conversations, connections and the power of shared purpose

Weald to Waves land manager visit, by Alex Briggs

Our free habitat mapping service for land managers in the Weald to Waves corridor offers site visits with advice and mapping to help identify opportunities for nature recovery and improve habitat connectivity across Sussex.

Scrubland planting at Wowo Campsite. Photo by Tanya Forbes

Explore the achievements of the Scrubland Superheroes project, which has worked to revive precious scrubland habitat across the Weald to Waves corridor, improving biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and the resilience of local ecosystems for threatened species.