Flood inhibition

SDNPA flooding
Six hundred trees are being planted on farmland in the South Downs National Park to help prevent a repeat of recent flooding and soil erosion.

David Hamilton Fox, who manages the Cowdray Home Farms, in West Sussex, said: “The River Rother in the heart of the South Downs National Park floods most years but this winter has been particularly bad. As well as misery for locals we have lost a considerable amount of topsoil, which is vital for growing crops, and will eventually increase the silt in the river – perhaps leading to more flooding.

More here.

Clayton walk

Jack and Jill Inn in winter
Sussex Wildlife Trust is offering a two-part walk starting at 9:45am on Saturday 8th February:

Meet at the far end of the Jack and Jill Inn car park, Clayton, BN6 9PD (Explorer Map 122: TQ 198142) in good time for a 9.45 departure. The Inn is located on the A273 but does not open until noon so we will not be ordering our lunch beforehand. The walk will be in two halves both starting at the pub. The morning walk of about three and a half miles will include one fairly steep climb and will be along Underhill Lane to downland including the Jack and Jill windmills (with spectacular views, weather permitting) and back through Clayton. If the weather is bad there will be an alternative walk avoiding exposure at the top of the Downs!
The shorter afternoon walk is fairly flat and will pass through sheep pastures and woods. Walk led by Rita (Tel: 01273 843395 or 07930 877224 on the day).