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Conservation
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It would be wrong to say Hurstpierpoint Society is opposed to all change. Hurstpierpoint, despite having a history stretching back to the Bronze Age, is a village that refuses to be stuck in the past. However conservation is an important part of our past and present work.
 Illustrated guide
Our present project is to produce an illustrated guide to aid people living and working in Hurstpierpoint's three conservation areas. This booklet will complement the Village Design Statement and record the unique nature of our historic village. The guide will be a tool to raise awareness of the advantages and responsibilities of owning properties within conservation areas, where individual buildings contribute to the distinct and pleasing mix of architechural styles in the village.
Village archive
An on-going project is compiling a complete photographic record of Hurstpierpoint's conservation areas. We believe this digital archive will ultimately become a reference tool of great historical importance.
Flora and fauna
 The Society is a keen believer in the conservation work of the Woodland, Fauna and Flora Group. The latest project we are proud to support is the provision of 28 owl nesting boxes in the woodland around Hurstpierpoint.
An important aspect of the huge biodiversity study this group is undertaking is to identify areas of officially designated ancient woodland. After recent survey work, Mid Sussex District Council has now agreed to designate all woodland in Hurstpierpoint as semi natural ancient woodland.
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