Wildlife
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
March 2nd 2012
Towards the end of last year, Sussex Wildlife Trust increased the amount of land under its management by a huge 25 per cent by taking on the management of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Mike Russell, of the Trust, tells us more.
Jess Price of Sussex Wildlife Trust answers a question on bees
March 2nd 2012
Q. I’ve seen bees coming out of tiny holes in my lawn, what are they doing?
South Downs National Park Rangers
February 27th 2012
While you’re enjoying our new National Park, give a thought to the men and women maintaining and enhancing it. Kate Eastman learns more about the life of a ranger.
Kingley Vale nature reserve
February 27th 2012
Kingley Vale – a priceless natural resource for all. At the 360-acre downland nature reserve north-west of Chichester, manager Katherine Birch is balancing the demands of man and nature.
Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
July 11th 2011
Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...
Wildlife: How to spot a glow worm
July 1st 2011
Summer is in full swing and the nights are warm. It is the perfect time to get out and about as darkness falls to enjoy one of Sussex’s more mysterious insects, the glow worm...
Wildlife: the Brown Hare
March 4th 2011
Mike Russell of Sussex Wildlife Trust explains that the behaviour traits of this rather endearing mammal have been passed down the generations through stories and books
Otter spotting in Sussex
March 4th 2011
Once believed to be extinct in Sussex, otters are slowly making a welcome return to our rivers and wetlands. Linda Harrison discovers how a task force of volunteers is helping to record their comeback and how difficult it can be
Wildlife: the new Sussex natives
February 2nd 2011
We humans play our part in determining the world around us and the fate of its various species. Mike Russell, of Sussex Wildlife Trust, introduces us to some “new arrivals”
Top 10 Cat Care Tips
November 22nd 2010
Learn how to make your cat happy with our 10 top tips for making your feline your friend...
Tree disease – is it a real threat for Sussex?
August 17th 2010
Sussex is a woodland county, so should we be fearful of “sudden oak death”? Jonathan Lucas says we shouldn’t panic but should take proper precautions...
Badgers in Sussex
July 14th 2010
Badger numbers are actually increasing these days but their nocturnal lifestyle means you probably have not seen one lately. Mike Russell offers some advice on how and where to catch a glimpse...
Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy on the National Beekeeping Trust
June 26th 2010
Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy has thrown her weight behind the fledgling Natural Beekeeping Trust (NBKT) and has even written a poem to mark being chosen as its patron of the Sussex-based group
Sussex County Voice - Paying for the environment
March 29th 2010
How can landowners afford to provide us with the sort of landscape we all love? Jonathan Lucas considers the options
Living With Bats
March 29th 2010
Depending on what plans you have for the improvement and maintenance of your house, the discovery that you share your home with bats may be enough to send you hurtling nervously back down the loft ladder...
Lovely Winter - Beautiful Sussex pics
January 21st 2010
Every month we showcase the best of our readers’ pictures of Sussex scenes and people – these are some of the outstanding shots of winter that we have received.
Save our butterflies
April 14th 2009
We catch up with Neil Hulme: Chairman and Conservation Officer in West Sussex to find out about conservation plans for Sussex butterflies...
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