Storrington Conservation Society: September Newsletter
Read a little about the early environmentalist, Reverend Gilbert White and his warnings about air pollution. Also future activities of the Conservation Society.
Environment
A Day of Guided Walks and Talks: Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Environment Day – 9th October 2022
Come to Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Environment Day: Guided walks in the morning followed by an afternoon of talks and round-table discussions.
Storrington recycling initiative first anniversary
In June, the small Storrington group of recyclers passed the first anniversary of the opening up of our collecting point for Single Use Plastic at the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre.
Storrington Conservation Society – August Newsletter
The effects of drought on the history of the agricultural landscape and the details of the next Storrington Conservation Group work activity.
Storrington Conservation Society – July Newsletter
The Newsletter discusses the necessity of water and the need to conserve this vital resource. Details of the next work activity are given.
World Population Day – growth of Horsham District population
11th July is designated by the United Nations as World Population Day. At the end of June, the UK Office for National Statistics published an analysis of 2021 census figures for English local authorities. Horsham district population growth and density are compared to other areas.
Have you seen the Swifts? Please let SWT know
This is a busy time of year for Swifts with nesting underway, young growing steadily and our acrobatic visitors starting to plan ahead for next year. Take time to watch them, they are spectacular!
Save our Swifts: they need our help
Swifts really need our help as their numbers are declining fast. The Sussex Wildlife Trust Regional Group is trying to help the swifts nesting in the buildings around Storrington and local villages.
Council set to launch new coffee pod recycling scheme
The Council aims to take part in the new scheme to help residents recycle coffee pods, previously a difficult item to dispose of sustainably. Not-for-profit recycling organisation Podback, which is partnering with the Council to deliver the service, was created in partnership with coffee pod system manufacturers.
Storrington Conservation Society Newsletter – June 2022
Discussion of changes in agricultural practices and consequent conservation issues since the Coronation. Also details of the next work party.