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Mapping the woods

Aerial photo versus LiDAR showing hidden archaeological features
A regular aerial photo compared with a LiDAR image of the same area. The latter reveals archaeological features that are hidden in the former.
The BBC reports that:

Ann Bone, the authority’s cultural heritage expert, said laser technology on a plane would be used to produce a map of the landscape under the trees. Archaeological work on the ground would then follow .. Maps will be created of the most densely-wooded area from the River Arun to the A3 road. .. Data gathered by directing a laser at the ground and measuring the reflected light would provide a three-dimensional map showing all the “humps and bumps” under the forest.

The £935,756 project has received nearly £662,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and up to £130,000 from the park authority.

Update: the SDNPA press release.

RSPB South Downs Futurescape


futurescapesSome of you will have seen Rachel Whitfield, the RSBP Community Engagement Officer, presenting at the recent Fulking Parish Council meeting.

Rachel has sent us a flyer and her presentation notes to put here on the website.

Rachel’s contact details are:-

Rachel Whitfield
Community Engagement Officer
South Downs Futurescape
Futurescapes is generously supported by the EU LIFE+ Communications Programme

The RSPB, South East Regional Office
1st Floor, Pavilion View, 19 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF

The RSPB and the South Downs Powerpoint Presentation

Presentation Notes_South Downs

Tutorial events for kids at Stanmer Park

Sussex Wildlife Trust at Stanmer Park
If you missed booking a Sussex Wildlife Trust event for your children at Woods Mill, or if the dates weren’t right, then you might want to consider the rather similar range of events at Stanmer Park. For crows, Stanmer Park is much further away from Fulking than Woods Mill, but the travel time in a car is only five to ten minutes longer.

  • Tuesday 6 August: Woods Mill – Watery World
  • Wednesday 7 August: Stanmer Park – Super Shelters
  • Tuesday 13 August: Woods Mill Summer – Groovy Gardens
  • Wednesday 14 August: Stanmer Park Summer – Tracks & Signs
  • Tuesday 20 August: Woods Mill Summer – Terrific Trees
  • Wednesday 21 August: Stanmer Park Summer – Terrific Trees

Stanmer Park booking page.

Party at Saddlescombe

Hundreds join secret rave near Devil's Dyke
The Argus reports:

Up to 400 revellers partied at an all-night rave at the weekend. The secret party started just before midnight on Saturday and was still going on Sunday afternoon. Entry was forced to fields adjacent to Saddlescombe Farm, near Devil’s Dyke. The National Trust asked party goers to respect nocturnal animals in managed areas. .. An organiser behind Fraktal, one of four soundsystems onsite, said: “The landowner was briefly on site on Sunday and said he had no issues with the event as long as all rubbish is cleaned up afterwards.”

Lady Brook Spring Community Project Update

The design for Lady Brook Spring, FulkingWork is due to start on the new look for “Lady Brook Spring“ on Sunday 15th & Monday 16th September 2013, when Volunteer Rangers organised by WSCC will start work on removing the existing structure.

The structure is then due to be completed by Northbrook College Students – the date for this work has yet to be confirmed.

If you are interested in joining the volunteer rangers please notify Andrea Dickson (Parish Clerk)

andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com

Planning improvements to your garden or home?

planning_portalPlanning improvements to your garden or home? Then the Parish Council urge you to check with planning portal first to see if you need planning permission.

planningportal.gov.uk

The Planning Portal is the UK Government’s online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales.

It has the following sections
Do I need planning permission?
Interactive guides
A step by step guide to planning procedure
Building Regulations
Information on planning in your area.

Any possible planning breaches brought to the attention of the Parish Council will be notified to Mid Sussex District Council for investigation.

Andrea Dickson
Clerk to Fulking Parish Council
01444 451 060
12 Turners Mill Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1NN
andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com