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Scrubland planting at Wowo Campsite. Photo by Tanya Forbes

Celebrating Our Scrubland Superheroes

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.

Hedgerow, by jidanchaomian, CC BY-SA 2.0

New Connectivity Model

Since the Weald to Waves project was started in 2022 we have had the challenge not only to create a wildlife corridor, but to identify what connectivity means on the ground. Find out more about what our exciting research is revealing…

Hedgehog hole, by Amy Hurn

Actions for Nature

Take a sneak preview at our new Weald to Waves Members’ Area. a digital hub to share information and track your Actions for Nature!

Fish swarm through the kelp forest

Our Must Watch: Ocean with David Attenborough

Currently showing in cinemas, Ocean is incredibly moving and shocking. It reminds us that there has never been a more urgent time to learn about our seas.

Mob Grazing cattle

Mob Grazing Kit Loan Scheme

Discover how mob grazing boosts pasture health, livestock welfare and biodiversity, and learn about our new kit loan scheme to help you get started.

Peacock butterfly by Libby Drew

Pollinating insects play an essential role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Here’s how you can contribute to supporting these vital members of our ecological community by developing habitats that attract and sustain them.

Swallow by Matt Phelps

Have you seen your first swift this year? Matt Phelps updates us on the incredible migration patterns of the bird species appearing across Sussex.

Molly Biddell

We are thrilled to announce that Molly Biddell has joined the W2W team as a key advisor on Nature Based Solutions across farms and landholdings within the corridor.

Allotment/ Will Jackson / CC BY 2.0 DEED

In Sussex, the allotment tradition continues to thrive, not just for recreation and food production, but important urban spaces for nature.

Fairoak Farm rough edges, by Rachel Bicker

The Scrubland Superheroes project is in full swing, creating “stepping stones” of scrub habitat along the corridor. Project Officer Rachel Bicker lets us listen in on her work monitoring birdsong at one of her target sites.

European Robin by Alex Briggs

Did you see our new wildlife survey for our gardens and greenspaces members? We’ve had a fantastic response to one of our first steps to understanding the biodiversity in your spaces.

Sussex Wildlife Trust logo

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore. Find out how to get involved.

High Beeches wildflowers

Our Gardens and Greenspaces Coordinator, Amy Hurn, visits High Beeches, to find out more about their fabulous biodiversity and their work on nature recovery.

Flooded farmland- Naomi Humphreys

The devastating impact of this winter’s persistent rains has posed significant challenges for farmers across the region. What does this mean for nature recovery?

Hedgelaying - Judy Agate

Judy Agate, local greenspace trustee and Greener Amberley committee member, talks about nature recovery in Amberley, and the latest work on planting and hedgelaying to boost biodiversity.

Bird survey 2016 Rachel Bicker

Monitoring the corridor will take an army of experts and citizen scientists. Are you up for the challenge?

Iford Guardian Article

W2W Founding Farm, the Iford Estate, near Lewes, East Sussex, makes the press this month for their pioneering work in habitat creation.