The South Downs National Park (SDNP) has received an early Christmas present with a big funding boost.

The OSB Group is donating £90,000 towards much-needed nature recovery in the National Park, as well as helping more children and young people have access to learning opportunities.

Split into £30,000-a-year over the next three years, the funding will help to plant thousands of new trees, create new wildflower meadows to support pollinators and restore wetlands to help birds, mammals and insects flourish.

James Winkworth, head of charity at the SDNP Trust, said: “It’s the season of goodwill and this is a wonderful gift to this precious landscape that’s adored by so many.”

The donation will also support the Outdoor Learning Grant, which allows thousands of schoolchildren to enjoy an outdoor learning experience in the South Downs every year. Without the grant, many schools would not be able to afford to provide a school trip.