2017 Online Exhibition
We are delighted to announce that our talented PhotoGroup has just published it’s 2017 online exhibition which contains over 350 stunning photos from across the Chilterns, as well as other places in the UK. You can view the exhibition by clicking here. It really is worth a browse. We’re also
Woolly lawnmowers on the move
The flock of Herdwick sheep that had been grazing our Brush Hill site have now returned to Prestwood Local Nature Reserve to help us manage the important chalk grassland there. By grazing the more aggressive grass and plant species, they make room for a more diverse range of wildflowers that
The Chilterns will suffer permanent damage if massive Green Belt land grab goes ahead
The Chiltern Society is concerned that The Chilterns will suffer permanent damage if the amount of Green Belt being considered by two councils is released for development. In a joint public consultation document, Chiltern and South Bucks District Councils are seeking views on potentially releasing over a 1,000 acres of
Volunteer co-ordinator wanted
The Chiltern Society is looking for a new volunteer co-ordinator to act as a focal point for all volunteering enquiries.
Restoring Whiteleaf Cross
Our volunteers have put in a huge amount of effort over the last month to give the Whiteleaf Cross a much needed make over.
North Chiltern Path Maintenance
It has been another busy few months for the North Chilterns Path Maintenance team carrying out a wide range jobs to improve access across the countryside.
Chiltern Society Real Bread Award 2016
This year’s award has focussed on ‘real bread’ producers. By ‘real bread’ we mean bread that is made using traditional methods, containing no artificial additives. Our judges have now tried and tested loaves from all of our contending bakeries, and after careful consideration, we are delighted to announce the results.
Sponsor a slice of nature…
Over the next twelve months, we’ll launching a number of special projects to help protect Chiltern woodlands. 21% of the Chilterns is covered in woodland, which is double the national average, and over half of that is ancient woodland that’s been in existence since before 1600. Unfortunately however, many difficult
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