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Murderous robins, seriously social tits and cannibalistic caterpillars
Amanda Barnicoat wonders at the curious nature of our much-loved wildlife. Despite its totally antisocial and fearsome nature, the European robin has been chosen as the UK’s national bird. Other countries have chosen songful nightingales and skylarks, or magnificent golden eagles. So, what is it about robins we love so
Calling all turophiles
Chiltern cheese is good for you, says Martin Pearson. Yes folks, it’s that time of year again! Christmas is just weeks away and it’s time to get your festive food orders in. A well-cooked traditional Christmas Day lunch, with a plump organic turkey, roast spuds and all the essential trimmings,
Thank you
Dear Volunteers, Members, Supporters, and Friends, As we reach the close of 2025, we celebrate not only the festive season but also an extraordinary milestone: the 60th anniversary of the Chiltern Society. Since 1965, we have stood as proud champions of the Chilterns, working to ensure that its landscapes, wildlife
Autumn chalk stream update
A Huge Win for the River Chess After two years of campaigning with our partners, we’ve just been told by the Environment Agency they have officially revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract groundwater at Chesham Pumping Station. Abstracting water from the top of a chalk stream has the biggest impact
Chiltern Society Response to Buckinghamshire’s Draft Local Plan
Buckinghamshire Council has published it’s draft local plan for consultation, a document that will shape where and how 95,000 new homes are built in Buckinghamshire until 2045. The Chiltern Society has submitted formal responses raising serious concerns about the approach being taken. We believe the plan places far too much
Chiltern Heritage Orchard
How it all began… Lindsay Engers is a man on a mission, which he describes succinctly on the website of his brainchild, Chiltern Heritage Orchards: ‘Organic Heritage Fruits Grown Sustainably’. I meet him in the orchard on a slightly gloomy June day, and his infectious knowledge and enthusiasm soon make
Protect our Countryside: Stop the Weakening of Green Belt Protections
The Government’s new “grey belt” policy risks opening the floodgates to development on cherished Green Belt land. The Chiltern Society, alongside other conservation groups, is calling for stronger safeguards to protect the countryside, nature, and our wellbeing. One of the often mentioned objectives of the Labour Government is to “get
Cancellation of the Chilterns AONB Boundary Review and Cuts to Nature Funding
Open letter to all Chiltern area MPs. 12 May, 2025. I am writing to express our deep disappointment and concern over the recent decision by the Government to cancel the long-awaited review of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) boundary, as well as the broader trend of reduced investment
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