Water Voles

Natural England has just released a new publication, the Definition of Favourable Condition for European Water Vole.

Water voles can be found along rivers, streams and ditches, around ponds and lakes, and in marshes, reedbeds and areas of wet moorland. You know you have water voles when you see signs, such as burrows in the riverbank, often with a nibbled 'lawn' of grass around the entrance.

There are a large number of water voles on the peninsula and the good news is they are well within the criteria for favourable environmental status described in the Natural England report!

Follow this link to read the report: Definition of Favourable Conservation Status for European Water Vole

1950's Selsey sea defences

Sea defences have been required in the Manhood Peninsula for many years. A great deal of work was needed following a particularly bad storm in December 1951 which wrecked houses along the Selsey sea front, and led to their subsequent demolition. Following is a gallery of images courtesy of Royal Haskoning, the Coastal Engineering Consultant for Chichester District, showing the coastline and sea defences evolve... Read More»

Solar Boat

There are many environmental benefits to be found when using an electrically driven Solar Powered catamaran as opposed to more conventional fuel driven vessels: · Silent running – therefore no disturbance to birds, animals or humans · No exhaust emissions – therefore no CO2 contribution to greenhouse gases · The twin hull configuration contributes two major benefits; tremendous stability and no wash.... Read More»

Wildlife

The Manhood Peninsula is an incredible area with a wealth of wildlife, featuring plant and animal habitats of global rarity. The peninsula has areas that are surrounded by ‘Sites of Special Scientific Interest’ (SSSI) at Bracklesham Bay, Chichester Harbour and Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve. Many of these sites are internationally important for nature conservation, harbouring a diverse range... Read More»