[Adastra] Steyning Downland Scheme

[PennyGreen at sussexwt.org.uk]

A message from Ben Rainbow:

Dear Adastrans, 

The Steyning Downland Scheme (SDS) exists to engage local people, and
young people in particular, in enhancing their local landscape for the
benefit of the community, the land and its wildlife. The SDS proposes to
set up a team of volunteer surveyors, with help from local specialists,
to monitor developments on the open chalk grassland. The outcomes of
this will directly inform future land management decisions, and
contribute to building up a more detailed and informed picture of
wildlife on the Steyning Downs. It will also be used to introduce young
people to the richness of their locality, and to show them the effects
of conservation work they have carried out themselves. And it should be
good fun! 

We envisage organising set days for groups to go out and survey the area
this summer, learning from each other, and enjoying the detail of the
countryside together. This should take a morning or an afternoon, and
refreshments will be provided. 

A meeting will be held in Steyning on 21st April 5 - 7pm. Location TBC 

If you would like to get involved, or would like further information,
please contact: 
Bryony Webb, Steyning Downland Scheme (Wednesdays and Thursdays) 
Wiston Estate Office, Wiston Park, Wiston, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44
3DD 
Tel: 01903 812129 Fax: 01903 879902 bryony at wistonestate.co.uk 
www.steyningdownland.org 



Penny Green
Species Officer
Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre
http://sxbrc.org.uk  | 01273 497521



Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act.  Registered in England, Company No. 698851.   Registered Charity No. 207005.  VAT Registration No. 191 305969.   Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD.  Telephone 01273 492630

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