Case study
Standinghall Estate: specialist kit for High Weald woodland management
27 July 2026
Managing woodlands in the High Weald's increasingly wet winters is a problem many landowners will recognise. A grant from FiPL has helped Effie and Darren Phizaklea to buy specialist kit to help protect vulnerable woodland soils on their estate at Standinghall. "Thanks to the FiPL grant we had been able to invest in equipment that works for us: it treads lightly, performs different tasks, reduces damage to the landscape and supports long-term woodland health."
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News
Local Nature Recovery Strategies
6 July 2026
The recent publication of the Sussex Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) means that every part of the High Weald National Landscape is now covered by an adopted Strategy.
Find out more about county-level LNRSs, and how they complement the High Weald Management Plan.
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Case study
Reviving the High Weald’s Local Wildlife Sites
19 May 2026
Through our new partnership project with Kent and Sussex Wildlife Trusts we are aiming to revive some of the High Weald’s most valuable Local Wildlife Sites. We will be working with site landowners across the landscape to offer free habitat surveys and to provide practical support for conservation management, including funding advice. The work will strengthen nature recovery across the High Weald while supporting the long-term stewardship of these precious sites.
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Event
National Meadows Conference
18 May 2026
This year, we are very proud to be co-hosting the third National Meadows Conference, exploring how cutting-edge science can be applied in the real world.
The conference is at Kew Wakehurst, from 19-20 June 2026. It will take place in a 250-seat marquee set within Yew Tree Meadow, beside the Millennium Seed Bank, one of the most important conservation sites in the world and the perfect setting to explore the future of species-rich grasslands.
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Case study
Pasture and Profit: farmer-led support for regenerative farming
18 May 2026
The Pasture and Profit programme sits at the heart of the High Weald team’s work to promote nature-friendly farming across the National Landscape. It demonstrates how strong partnerships between organisations can deliver greater benefits for more farmers. Through a mix of on-farm events, mentoring and peer networks, it has built a supportive community where farmers can share experiences, discuss challenges and explore practical ways to transition towards pasture-based systems.
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Deer
Deer drone survey 2026 results
13 May 2026
The High Weald team uses annual drone surveys to monitor deer on behalf of landowners, particularly in Ashdown Forest and the Bayham Area where populations are particularly high. This year's survey shows that while overall numbers of fallow deer have remained fairly static, numbers in zones with robust deer management have reduced, proving the importance of effective deer management. Encouragingly, numbers of native roe deer seem to have increased, so watch this space!
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Case study
Supporting veterans through wildlife
7 May 2026
The Veterans' Growth team applied to the High Weald Nature and Community Fund for a grant to run a series of ‘meet the moth’ events, led by a local ecologist. The events bought together veterans and members of the wider community to introduce them to the wonderful diversity of moth species present at Rocks Farm, and explore the magic of moths and their importance to the wider ecosystem.
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Case study
Transforming Ore Station into a community garden
1 April 2026
At Ore Station near Hastings, Sussex, a community-led group has transformed a neglected, overgrown area into a greener, more welcoming space for everyone. From derelict land to community hub Ore Station serves one of the most deprived areas of Hastings, where some 38% of local children live in poverty. There was no nearby green space […]
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News
Grants for High Weald heroes
24 March 2026
Two new grant funds for High Weald Heroes are open for new applications. Find out more about the High Weald Nature and Community Fund and High Weald Lund Fellowships.
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