South Downs loves a bit of parklife

19 Nov 09
The South Downs, from Beachy Head in East Sussex to the Winchester border in Hampshire, has been officially inaugurated as England’s ninth national park
The South Downs, from Beachy Head in East Sussex to the Winchester border in Hampshire, has been officially inaugurated as England’s ninth national park.

The new 632-square-mile protected area, home to around 120,000 people, will also include the Alice Holt site in East Hampshire and Green Ridge in Brighton. A South Downs park authority should be established by April 2010.

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said: ‘The unique chalk downlands and heavy weald clay landscapes which make up this wonderful countryside will now be protected for everyone to enjoy.’

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