We know that saltmarshes have a valuable role in reducing flood and coastal erosion risk, along with mudflats, seagrass meadows and oyster reefs. Last week the Environment Agency updated the “Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory” summarising the latest evidence in favour of natural flood management and highlighting the importance of saltmarsh for flood and […]
A guest blog by Bird Aware Solent‘s ranger Richie Ainger Ranger Richie is often out in Chichester Harbour, chatting with visitors about our migratory birds and how we can help them thrive. Here he shares why East Head is one of his favourite spots on the harbour and gives tips on enjoying its stunning landscapes […]
A new report has brought together data for the first time to reveal that many of the internationally important habitats within the Solent, as well as key animal species, have suffered dramatic declines, leaving them struggling and meaning they could be lost entirely in the future. The report was commissioned by the Solent Seascape Project, […]
Take part in our Twelve Days of Christmas Quiz competition! You could win a free trip on our solar-powered tour boat, the Solar Heritage. How to take part? Between now and Christmas day, we will be posting 12 questions on our social media – Instagram and Facebook. Test your knowledge of Chichester Harbour and take […]
Volunteer teams from the local office of Lockheed Martin, based on Hayling Island, recently joined the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Rangers for an morning of coppicing at Salterns Copse. The volunteers spent a busy morning, working in teams to learn the skills of coppicing and discover the nature and wildlife of Chichester Harbour. Lead Ranger Rosie […]
Chichester Harbour Champions is a new initiative supporting groups of primary school children to enjoy some special educational field trips to Chichester Harbour. The project is generously sponsored by Lockheed Martin and supports STEM curriculum learning in the classroom with real world practical experience and gives children from primary schools in Havant, the opportunity to […]
West Sussex firefighters and emergency services joined the Chichester Harbour Master’s Team last weekend to carry out a live training exercise at Itchenor. The mock incident arranged by Chichester Harbour Conservancy, took place on Sunday 17 November and saw fire services crews from Chichester, Selsey, and East Wittering attended the incident alongside the Coastguard, RNLI […]
Looking for a fun outdoor family activity this half term? Enjoy half term family fun on the water in Chichester Harbour, onboard our solar-powered boat. Discover the hidden delights of Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Autumn is one of the best times to explore by boat, when tens of thousands of wading birds and waterfowl arrive […]
The Manhood Farmers Cluster Group was founded in 2020, a group of six farmers working together to grow sustainable food and enhance wildlife across their farms. Including farms within the Chichester Harbour National Landscape, they focus on collaboration and knowledge exchange aiming to show that there is room for productive agriculture, food production and nature […]
Saltmarsh restoration is at the heart of our nature recovery projects here in Chichester Harbour; this precious habitat has declined by nearly 60% since 1946. A proud partner in the UN-endorsed Solent Seascape Project, last year we embarked upon an innovative trial to restore saltmarsh using sediment from routine dredging operations. With ambitious targets to […]
The recently released WWF Living Planet Report 2024 has highlighted the alarming decline in global wildlife over the past 50 years. Hot on the heels of 2023’s UK State of Nature report, it emphasises the urgent need for concerted conservation efforts to protect wildlife and their habitats on a global scale. Chichester Harbour is one […]
Did you see a hovercraft around Chichester Harbour this summer? An unusual sight, the hovercraft was on a special mission – to map the harbour’s seagrass meadows. What is seagrass? Seagrass is a hero habitat of coastal ecosystems. The only flowering plant in the sea, it stores carbon and stabilises sediment. It is also a haven […]