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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.

Weald to Waves BioBox loan scheme

Borrow a Weald to Waves BioBox!

Explore the hidden world of local wildlife, from bats to bugs, with our new BioBox loan scheme for community groups.

White stork, White stork project Knepp Estate

Hope Takes Flight

On the May Bank Holiday, crowds flocked to Storrington to celebrate the return of white storks to our skies and the growing movement for community-led nature recovery.

Grazing cattle by Sam Joy

Conservation Grazing in Sussex

Discover how traditional livestock and low-impact farming are playing a vital role in restoring Sussex’s rare chalk grasslands and supporting threatened wildlife, while the closure of small abattoirs is putting this type of management at risk.

Northern lapwing by Daniil Komov

Farming for the Future: How Wildlife and Agriculture Can Thrive Together

There is something powerful about coming together—farmers, ecologists, conservationists, and community members—to share ideas, challenges, and solutions for the future of our landscapes. _Weald to Waves: How Farmland Birds Can Thrive in Modern Agriculture_ offered an inspiring and practical vision of how farming and wildlife can thrive together.

Oaks and scrub in Broomers Corner

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Project Lead to develop and deliver on a comprehensive strategy for the corridor, represent the project at regional and national levels, build up our partnership networks and manage our growing project team.

Walking the corridor, Ian Rogers

A myriad of species should one day benefit from 100 miles of connected landscape. But how might a human navigate the corridor? Ian Rogers takes on the challenge.

Tony Whitbread, independant ecologist and President of Sussex Wildlife Trust, reflects on the space between seasons and how it allows us to think beyond binaries.

New survey launched to build a better picture of our garden and greenspaces membership and ecology

Weald to waves landscape

The past nine months have been a whirlwind of activity. Read a summary of the key milestones, new funding and a glimpse towards the exciting horizon

Suzi Turner, Deputy Head Gardener at Knepp and Gardens and Greenspaces Ambassador, on autumn ‘mess’ and how to avoid tidying away hidden habitats.

Red-backed shrike, David Oldham

New habitat creation project receives Natural England funding

Sussex is one of the most wooded regions in the country. Brush off your boots and explore the best of the autumn colour across the corridor.

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We are looking for communications volunteers to help us with community outreach and social media.

Gravetye Manor

Gravetye joins the corridor, with 600 acres of farmland, woodland and wildlife gardens.

Migrating birds by Libby Drew

As habitats increase along the corridor, they will provide safe passage for the great autumn bird migration. Ecologist and wildlife guide, Matt Phelps, shares how some species are embarking on their seasonal journey southward.

Toadstool in field

Fungi are a world of their own. Find out about the fascinating role they play in connectivity.