Biodiversity Net Gain Must Be Local
The Chiltern Society has responded to a Government consultation on the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain. This is the mechanism proposed under the Environment Act 2021 to ensure that when development takes place there is at least a 10% increase in the biodiversity value. The scheme aims for this increase
Trout in the Classroom Project – Final Stage
We have come to the final stage of this years Trout in The Classroom programme. The classes involved have been taking trips to local stretches of the river to release the Trout fry into the wild. They have all looked after their fish very well, despite some set backs and
A Bright Future for Protected Landscapes – Glover Review
2019 saw the publication of the Glover Review, an independent assessment of the future of protected landscapes in England. The Government have recently consulted on their response to the Review and the Chiltern Society has submitted a response to the consultation. In preparing our response we sought the views of
River Chess Volunteer Workparty – Water Voles
Great work on the River Chess by a dozen Chiltern Society Volunteers yesterday, as we took our first steps towards increasing the available habitat for water voles. We were coppicing bankside trees to improve light levels reaching the channel which encourages the growth of the types of vegetation favoured by
40th anniversary of the Friends of the Ridgeway at the Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition
The Friends of the Ridgeway (FoR), a charity for the protection and promotion of the Ridgeway National Trail, will celebrate its 40th anniversary during the weekend of the Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition on: 2nd and 3rd April from 10am to 5pm, in Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, Faringdon, SN7
Photo Competition – Chess Valley Walk
We need your help! Do you enjoy taking photos when you’re out and about? Do you have any of the Chess Valley or River Chess that you particularly love? Would you like to see one of your photographs on interpretation boards along the walk? If so, we would love to
One year on – A promising start to the River Chess Smarter Water Catchments plan
A collaborative initiative to improve the River Chess and the surrounding catchment is making progress. Representatives from the Chiltern Society, Thames Water and other local partners hosted a virtual workshop on February 22 to share the latest updates from the first year of the Smarter Water Catchment (SWC) initiative for
Volunteers Needed – Leaflet distribution 2022
Do you have a few hours spare to help spread the word about our work? We would love to hear from you if you would be able to deliver Chiltern Society membership leaflets to homes near you. We are particularly looking for volunteers in the north and south of the
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