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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy starts work to upgrade Itchenor jetty, creating improved and safer access and facilities for all users. As well as improvements for harbour users, the jetty will form an important link in the new King Charles III England Coast Path, as well as bringing environmental benefits with electric charging points and pump-out facilities. […]
On Sunday evening, boaters in Chichester Harbour were amazed when they spotted a pair of Bottlenose Dolphins in the Itchenor Channel. Several people were enjoying a sunset boat trip on Chichester Harbour Conservancy’s solar-powered tour boat when the two dolphins made an appearance and followed the boat for much of the trip. Sightings were also […]
Guest blog by Gareth Williams, Environment Agency If you spend time on or around the water of the Solent’s harbours, you will likely have noticed high levels of bright green macroalgae, on the shore or in the water. Wet winters are causing an increase in green macroalgae across the Solent, but this is set to […]
Two people have recently been prosecuted in court for contravening the Chichester Harbour Byelaws, which exist to protect the safety of all harbour users. On 5th August 2024, local restaurateur, Mr Tim Vaughan was found guilty of navigating motor vessel Bruiser V at excessive speeds in Chichester Harbour. Mr Vaughan who pleaded guilty by post […]