Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty renamed to underpin ambitious targets for nature Today marks the start of a new chapter in the story of designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales. The new name reflects our national importance: the vital contribution we make to protect the nation from the threats of […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is profoundly disappointed by the Planning Inspector’s decision to approve 300 new homes to be built on a greenfield agricultural site at Bosham. The site is on the boundary of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yet again, concerns for the health of the harbour and the need for a clear […]
Last month an independent technical report was published into options for the future of the failing sea defences between Wade Lane and Langstone Millpond. In December there will be a public drop-in session at Havant Civic Centre. This will provide an opportunity to discuss the options and ask questions of the independent consultants. When Tuesday […]
Seagrass is one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, but seagrass meadows around the UK have declined by 95% in the last 100 years. Work is taking place across the Solent to restore this precious habitat, and your help is needed here in Chichester Harbour! Read on to find out how you can […]
In July 2023, an independent report was commissioned into options for the future of the failing sea defences at the bottom of Wade Lane, near Langstone Millpond. The consultants, Royal HaskoningDHV have finalised the report; it can be read in full on the Coastal Partners website here. Chichester Harbour Conservancy, along with all members of […]
The Return of the Tern Project was initiated in 2021. It was a nature recovery initiative to restore the breeding population of terns to Chichester Harbour. It followed the Natural England SSSI Condition Review which found Chichester Harbour to be in an unfavourable declining condition. In the wake of the report, the Friends of Chichester […]
Come and join our team – we have a job vacancy for a friendly and organised part-time Receptionist at our Itchenor Harbour Office. Responsibilities include: We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience in a similar role, good IT skills and being familiar with handling cash and using a till […]
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 […]