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Common toad on road, by Charles Jackson, Unsplash

Why Did the Toad Cross the Road?

Each spring, thousands of toads cross our roads at night. Discover their journey, the risks they face, and how you can help protect them locally.

Oxford Real Farming Conference, by Hugh Warwick

Five things we took away from the Oxford Real Farming Conference  

From dung beetles to youth education, here are five insights from the Oxford Real Farming Conference shaping the future of farming.

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?

Knepp White Stork, by Johana Simonova

Our Must Watch: The Tale of Silyan

Discover why The Tale of Silyan is our must watch, a hauntingly beautiful film exploring rural decline, quiet resilience, and an unforgettable human wildlife bond.

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

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

ELGOL Fund For Nature logo

With new Elgol Fund backing, Weald to Waves enters an exciting chapter for nature recovery, habitat creation, and community engagement.

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.

Tilly Headshot, Tanya Forbes, Knepp

We’re delighted to welcome Tilly as our new Landscape Advisor. She will support landowners across the Weald to Waves corridor with advice on habitat management, funding, and nature recovery.

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Give bugs a winter home! Join the Buzz Club’s Bug Bunker project, build shelters, survey monthly, and help protect invertebrates across the UK.

Greening Steyning Downland Community Orchard even 10 May 2025

Join Weald to Waves and partners in championing nature recovery across Sussex. Connect, learn, and take action for wildlife in your community.

Wildflower year 1, by Gareth Williams

Read about our journey from concrete to habitat, turning a bare garden into a service station for wildlife on the move between the coast and the downs.

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.

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Celebrating positive nature conservation news one story, one friendship, one wild place at a time.

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.

Greening Arundel BioBox

With over 250 species recorded so far, the Weald to Waves BioBoxes are revealing the hidden biodiversity of Sussex and sparking community-led discovery.