At the end of October we were delighted to part of the Love Our Ouse symposium in Lewes, East Sussex on the practical implementation of the River Ouse Charter. The gathering brought together 58 participants from 33 organisations including biodiversity organisations, local authorities, lawyers, recreational river users and water companies,…

This summer we have had the pleasure of combining our Nature Links Sussex golf initiative with our Nature Action Hub expert volunteering platform, to great effect. Highwoods Golf Club near Bexhill is part of TSF’s Nature Links network of Sussex golf clubs working together to make great strides for nature…

Last week, we had the pleasure of organising our third Nature Links seminar on nature restoration in Sussex golf, kindly hosted by Brighton & Hove Golf Club. Over 50 dedicated greenkeepers, club managers, ecologists and conservationists from across the county came together to discuss the pioneering work underway on courses in…

It was impressive to see the response of people living along the River Ouse to the Weald to Waves event in Lewes this week. Presentations by Knepp Foundation Director Libby Drew, Sussex Wildlife Trust Director Henri Brocklebank, Iford Biodiversity Project Director Ben Taylor and Love Our Ouse Director Matt Bird…

Rights of Nature have just taken a big step forward in the UK with Lewes District Council's decision to support the Ouse Charter. The ground breaking document sets out a series of rights for the River Ouse as part of a concerted plan to protect and restore the river. The…

TSF is looking to recruit two or more new trustees with specific expertise in: Communications and social media, and/or Fundraising. Expertise in the following areas would also be a benefit, but not essential: Biodiversity, Nature farm/regenerative farming, Built environment & sustainable design/development. We welcome applications from all sections of the…

Through our Nature Action Hub, we are working to support community groups' invaluable nature restoration work by connecting them with volunteer biodiversity experts. Our amazing volunteers help communities achieve their goals and get the maximum benefits for nature through their projects. One such group helped by the Nature Action Hub…

A great edition of Open Country on Radio 4 focusses on the ground breaking 100 mile Weald to Waves nature corridor through Sussex. This project is of national significance and TSF is pleased to be working with so many inspiring people connecting land and communities to make a very real…

We were delighted this month to attend the launch of the Sussex Bay initiative, an exciting new 100 mile coastal recovery initiative with a vision to restore the ecosystems along the Sussex coast. The initiative brings together multiple existing marine, riverine and intertidal projects and involves local authorities, charities and…

Following our first Nature Links meeting of Sussex golf clubs at Lewes Golf Club last September, TSF has held a follow up seminar in partnership with the South Downs National Park, hosted by Pyecombe Golf Club.  Representatives from 14 clubs attended to discuss practical steps they are taking to create…