A Sussex countryside for us all for ever

Happy hedgehog awareness week! Sadly, hedgehogs are now classed as vulnerable to extinction in Britain, with rural populations suffering the sharpest decline. One way to support them is by planting and protecting hedgerows, an important part of their habitat.

We need more tree planting in Sussex and better protection for hedgerows and woodlands.

Our @plantpostcode project is helping community groups to plant trees. Our trees and woodlands enhance the landscape and store carbon, helping to slow climate change. (1/2)

With lockdown measures easing, why not discover the natural diversity of the Living Coast by bike? 
 
With a range of Living Coast cycle routes, you can immerse yourself in its rich landscape, wildlife, culture and heritage. Tap to find a route near you: https://thelivingcoastbybike.co.uk

CPRE Sussex is calling for candidates in the May 2021 elections to commit to 12 actions to promote solutions to the climate and ecological emergencies.

To read our local election manifesto, please follow the link below:

https://www.cpresussex.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2021/04/CPRE-Sussex-Local-election-manifesto.pdf

Now we're allowed to venture a little further, why not take the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the countryside? From cherry blossom to hawthorn, there are plenty of spring blossoms to spot this weekend!
 
Tap the link to read more: https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/six-blossoms-to-spot-through-spring

This #earthday @CPRE releases new research showing a 129% increase in development in some of our most beautiful countryside, with only 16% of homes defined as 'affordable'.
https://www.cpresussex.org.uk/resources/more-crown-jewels-of-sussex-countryside-under-threat/

CPRE Sussex and the Sussex Wildlife Trust have written to all Sussex MPs to seek their support for a planning system that empowers local communities and protects and enhances the rich biodiversity of Sussex, through a review of the 'standard method'
https://www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/help-us-create-thriving-places-for-people-and-wildlife/

Love the Sussex countryside? Get involved with CPRE Sussex.

If you love the Sussex countryside and want to stand up for your local green spaces, please visit https://www.cpresussex.org.uk/get-involved/ to find out more.

@SussexUni @SussexWildSoc @uniofbrighton @CPRE

From Monday 19th April, essential maintenance work is due to take place on the Birling Gap staircase, which will be closed temporarily.
 
Missing the coast? Be sure to browse our selection of blank greetings cards, where we have some beautiful artwork:  https://www.cpresussex.org.uk/buy-our-cpre-sussex-greeting-cards/

Thank you for all your #eyespyspring entries! We so enjoyed looking at them and seeing how spring emerged in your area. To take a look at entries please go to https://www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/eye-spy-spring-2021-your-sightings-in-sussex/