A wildlife trust has joined forces with 215 local councillors to protect chalk streams. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and the councillors have sent an open letter to the Government ...

The previous Conservative government announced plans for a Chalk Stream Recovery Pack in June 2023. However, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT), which organised the letter ...

The 600 square miles of chalk downland and lowland weald ... At their westerly end, near Winchester, the South Downs reach into Hampshire, where other long-distance tracks like the Monarch ...

Chalk streams are produced after rainwater has percolated through chalk beds, re-emerging as clear water through many springs, after a period that can be as long as six to 12 months. Water reserves in ...

Hampshire boasts a diverse natural beauty, including the captivating South Downs National Park. This stunning landscape, with its rolling chalk hills, quaint villages, and ancient chalk streams ...