Restoring Sussex woodlands

The Lost Woods project is bringing local people together to learn about, explore, and care for woods across the Low Weald and Downs.

Together, we can reconnect with our ancient woodlands and revive, restore, and protect them for future generations.

Welcome to the Lost Woods

Sited between two designated landscapes in Sussex, the Lost Woods are fragmented, threatened and in need of our protection.

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Capturing the wisdom of woodlanders - a photographer's eight-year journey to document woodland traditions in the South East

We spoke with Keith Lovegrove to discuss his photographic portraits which celebrate the lives, skills, and deep-rooted knowledge of those who live and work in the woods of southeast England.

July 8, 2025

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Meet the conservation group - Sandgate Conservation Society

Volunteers from Sandgate Conservation Society look after a variety of habitats in Sandgate Park and woods. Melanie Gambrill from the group explains more and how you can join in.

July 2, 2025

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