Over the last few weeks, you may have spotted a team donned in waders and drysuits, waist-deep on the edge of Chichester Harbour, wrangling an enormous fishing net. What could they be doing? Every year, staff from Chichester Harbour Conservancy work with partners from Sussex Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (IFCA) and the Solent Seascape Project […]
Within the shores of Chichester Harbour sits a superhero. Part land, part sea, its lower reaches obscured as the tide washes in, are swathes of SUPER SALTMARSH! This habitat hero is fringed by mudflats; from a distance saltmarsh looks green and grassy, criss-crossed with tiny creeks. It is often overlooked by the casual observer. But […]
On Tuesday 26 September we received reports of several dead gamebirds washed up on the southern part of the Bosham peninsular. Our ecologist and rangers investigated; they found and removed at least 60 dead grey partridges from the shoreline. They had been in the water no longer than 24 hours. Grey partridges are gamebirds, bred […]
Nature is in crisis. This has been increasingly clear over recent years, and the United Kingdom State of Nature report published yesterday leaves no room for doubt. “The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth.“ “There is an urgent need to move towards nature-friendly land and sea use.“ The report states that […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is profoundly disappointed by the government’s regrettable decision to scrap nutrient neutrality legislation. The rules were part of the Habitats Regulations and required developers to mitigate against pollution added to the harbour through wastewater from new homes or run-off from building sites. Removing these protections is bad news for water quality and […]
Would you like to work for Chichester Harbour Conservancy? We are recruiting a new Lead Harbour Technician. The role is varied and responsibilities include the maintenance, repair and replacement of navigational marks, lights, moorings, harbour equipment, vessels, vehicles and infrastructure.
Yesterday Thérèse Coffey, Secretary of State for the Environment, visited the shores of Chichester Harbour to learn about an innovative saltmarsh restoration trial. The Secretary of State was accompanied by staff from Chichester Harbour Conservancy, the Environment Agency and the Solent Seascapes Project. Already a passionate advocate of the benefits of saltmarsh, she was able […]
Gates have recently been fitted on the jetty in Emsworth, owned by Chichester Harbour Conservancy, due to safety concerns. The jetty was installed to provide safe landing for boats visiting Emsworth and for tourists boarding harbour boat trips. Over the years there has been a steady increase in the use of the jetty by the […]
Job Vacancy Would you like to work for Chichester Harbour Conservancy? We are recruiting a new Harbour Technician to join our team. Key aspects of the role include providing information and assistance to harbour users and to enforce the Chichester Harbour byelaws. The Harbour Technician also works to maintain, repair and replace the navigational marks, […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy has appointed an independent consultancy to produce a technical report into the sea defences from Langstone Millpond to Wade Lane. The consultants, Royal HaskoningDHV are experienced in coastal management solutions. The report will provide a detailed assessment of the sea defences and surrounding area and advise on their future management. Background Sections […]
Last Friday a service of remembrance took place at Itchenor Hard. Village residents and Chichester Harbour Conservancy staff gathered to pay tribute to the 32 men of 601 LCM Flotilla who were lost at sea as they returned from the D-Day landings on 21 July 1945. Organised by The Itchenor Society, the service takes place […]
Coastal grazing marsh is an important habitat within Chichester Harbour, but like many of our habitats it is under pressure. Independent consultants Royal Haskoning DHV have written a report on the future potential for this important habitat within the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Download the report here: What is Coastal Grazing Marsh? […]