Chilterns National Landscape
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Covering 838 km2 of countryside across Beds, Bucks, Herts & Oxon, the Chilterns offers breathtaking views, sweeping chalk hills and ancient beech woodlands - all on London's doorstep.
We’re disappointed that the Chilterns National Landscape boundary review has been cancelled due to Defra funding cuts. We’re grateful to all who supported the project & will continue working with Natural England & Defra to push for funding to complete it.
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May 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We’re disappointed that the Chilterns National Landscape boundary review has been cancelled due to Defra funding cuts. We’re grateful to all who supported the project & will continue working with Natural England & Defra to push for funding to complete it.
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Celebrate the lives of some of the #Chilterns' women & girls this International Women's Day.
From straw plaiters to lacemakers, Hidden Hands is a collection of stories, gathered by dedicated volunteers, that brings the past to life.
#IWD2025
Order your copy today 👇
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From straw plaiters to lacemakers, Hidden Hands is a collection of stories, gathered by dedicated volunteers, that brings the past to life.
#IWD2025
Order your copy today 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/fusuuestdm
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Celebrate the lives of some of the #Chilterns' women & girls this International Women's Day.
From straw plaiters to lacemakers, Hidden Hands is a collection of stories, gathered by dedicated volunteers, that brings the past to life.
#IWD2025
Order your copy today 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/fusuuestdm
From straw plaiters to lacemakers, Hidden Hands is a collection of stories, gathered by dedicated volunteers, that brings the past to life.
#IWD2025
Order your copy today 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/fusuuestdm
🚨Calling all keen photographers🚨
To celebrate World Wildlife Day, Age UK Bucks is hosting a wildlife photography competition! 📸
Anyone can enter, regardless of age or experience & participants can submit multiple entries.
Email entries to: [email protected]
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
To celebrate World Wildlife Day, Age UK Bucks is hosting a wildlife photography competition! 📸
Anyone can enter, regardless of age or experience & participants can submit multiple entries.
Email entries to: [email protected]
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚨Calling all keen photographers🚨
To celebrate World Wildlife Day, Age UK Bucks is hosting a wildlife photography competition! 📸
Anyone can enter, regardless of age or experience & participants can submit multiple entries.
Email entries to: [email protected]
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
To celebrate World Wildlife Day, Age UK Bucks is hosting a wildlife photography competition! 📸
Anyone can enter, regardless of age or experience & participants can submit multiple entries.
Email entries to: [email protected]
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
The UK pledged to protect 30% of its land & sea by 2030. 🌍
Our work to improve water vole habitat is part of the wider National Landscapes’ network & we look forward to helping deliver on international commitments.
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2025
@chilternstreams.bsky.social @natlandassoc.bsky.social
Our work to improve water vole habitat is part of the wider National Landscapes’ network & we look forward to helping deliver on international commitments.
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2025
@chilternstreams.bsky.social @natlandassoc.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The UK pledged to protect 30% of its land & sea by 2030. 🌍
Our work to improve water vole habitat is part of the wider National Landscapes’ network & we look forward to helping deliver on international commitments.
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2025
@chilternstreams.bsky.social @natlandassoc.bsky.social
Our work to improve water vole habitat is part of the wider National Landscapes’ network & we look forward to helping deliver on international commitments.
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2025
@chilternstreams.bsky.social @natlandassoc.bsky.social
The improvements will increase access to the meadows & is part of Mend the Gap.
Mend the Gap is jointly run by the Chilterns & North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. The project is enhancing areas of the Goring Gap negatively impacted by the electrification of the Great Western mainline.
Mend the Gap is jointly run by the Chilterns & North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. The project is enhancing areas of the Goring Gap negatively impacted by the electrification of the Great Western mainline.
February 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The improvements will increase access to the meadows & is part of Mend the Gap.
Mend the Gap is jointly run by the Chilterns & North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. The project is enhancing areas of the Goring Gap negatively impacted by the electrification of the Great Western mainline.
Mend the Gap is jointly run by the Chilterns & North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. The project is enhancing areas of the Goring Gap negatively impacted by the electrification of the Great Western mainline.
We recently funded access improvements at Streatley Meadows.
A popular local spot, disabled access was previously not possible due to 3 narrow kissing gates. These have now been replaced with larger disabled-access gates & upgrades have been made to the surface at the entrance to the meadows.
A popular local spot, disabled access was previously not possible due to 3 narrow kissing gates. These have now been replaced with larger disabled-access gates & upgrades have been made to the surface at the entrance to the meadows.
February 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We recently funded access improvements at Streatley Meadows.
A popular local spot, disabled access was previously not possible due to 3 narrow kissing gates. These have now been replaced with larger disabled-access gates & upgrades have been made to the surface at the entrance to the meadows.
A popular local spot, disabled access was previously not possible due to 3 narrow kissing gates. These have now been replaced with larger disabled-access gates & upgrades have been made to the surface at the entrance to the meadows.
📸 @kittyloganmedia.bsky.social & Open Sky Media
February 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
📸 @kittyloganmedia.bsky.social & Open Sky Media
🤩 Great news! Defra's Farming in Protected Landscapes #FiPL programme has been extended for a 5th year!
Meet some of the Chilterns’ farmers who have benefited from the programme 👇
youtu.be/3_4g4snwA2g?...
Meet some of the Chilterns’ farmers who have benefited from the programme 👇
youtu.be/3_4g4snwA2g?...
Helping farmers help the Chilterns – The Farming in Protected Landscapes grant scheme.
YouTube video by Chilterns National Landscape
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February 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🤩 Great news! Defra's Farming in Protected Landscapes #FiPL programme has been extended for a 5th year!
Meet some of the Chilterns’ farmers who have benefited from the programme 👇
youtu.be/3_4g4snwA2g?...
Meet some of the Chilterns’ farmers who have benefited from the programme 👇
youtu.be/3_4g4snwA2g?...
Funded by Thames Water & working in partnership with a range of NGOs, farmers, local authorities, government bodies & local communities, the project is delivering tangible benefits – at a catchment scale – for both people & the natural environment.
(🧵2/3)
(🧵2/3)
February 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Funded by Thames Water & working in partnership with a range of NGOs, farmers, local authorities, government bodies & local communities, the project is delivering tangible benefits – at a catchment scale – for both people & the natural environment.
(🧵2/3)
(🧵2/3)
Yesterday, some of the #Chilterns team were at the recently restored Chesham Moor to showcase the power of collaboration through the River Chess Smarter Water Catchment project.
(🧵1/3)
(🧵1/3)
February 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday, some of the #Chilterns team were at the recently restored Chesham Moor to showcase the power of collaboration through the River Chess Smarter Water Catchment project.
(🧵1/3)
(🧵1/3)
We worked on the Future Treescapes project – which aims to guide decisions on improving protections for trees to benefit climate, nature & people.🌳
The project developed a guidance hub of resources to help anyone growing, planting or managing trees.
Explore the hub 👇
The project developed a guidance hub of resources to help anyone growing, planting or managing trees.
Explore the hub 👇
Guidance Hub - The Tree Council
Find practical resources for growing, planting, managing and monitoring trees and treescapes across the UK.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We worked on the Future Treescapes project – which aims to guide decisions on improving protections for trees to benefit climate, nature & people.🌳
The project developed a guidance hub of resources to help anyone growing, planting or managing trees.
Explore the hub 👇
The project developed a guidance hub of resources to help anyone growing, planting or managing trees.
Explore the hub 👇
Recruitment is now open for the 2025 Tracking the Impact survey season!
Help monitor bird, butterfly & plant species in the #Chilterns – no experience necessary 🦋🐦⬛🌿
Find out more and register your interest 👇
https://s.mtrbio.com/zaekadqafb
#chilternsnationallandscape #citizenscience
Help monitor bird, butterfly & plant species in the #Chilterns – no experience necessary 🦋🐦⬛🌿
Find out more and register your interest 👇
https://s.mtrbio.com/zaekadqafb
#chilternsnationallandscape #citizenscience
February 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Recruitment is now open for the 2025 Tracking the Impact survey season!
Help monitor bird, butterfly & plant species in the #Chilterns – no experience necessary 🦋🐦⬛🌿
Find out more and register your interest 👇
https://s.mtrbio.com/zaekadqafb
#chilternsnationallandscape #citizenscience
Help monitor bird, butterfly & plant species in the #Chilterns – no experience necessary 🦋🐦⬛🌿
Find out more and register your interest 👇
https://s.mtrbio.com/zaekadqafb
#chilternsnationallandscape #citizenscience
Another fab video from Mend the Gap Project Officer Phil! 🤩
🌳 Alder, Beavers and Craneflies... learn the ABCs of Wet Woodland with Phil Bruss, Mend the Gap Project Officer 👇 https://buff.ly/3EF0uZh
#MendTheGap @chilternsnl.bsky.social
#MendTheGap @chilternsnl.bsky.social
What is wet woodland?
Alder, beavers and craneflies - learn the ABCs of wet woodlands with Mend the Gap Project Officer Phil Bruss.Find out more about Mend the Gap: https://mendth...
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February 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Another fab video from Mend the Gap Project Officer Phil! 🤩
Snowdrops and the first sign of #spring in the #Chilterns.
Have you seen any #snowdrops, or other spring flowers, while out and about in the Chilterns?
📸 Chris Smith
Have you seen any #snowdrops, or other spring flowers, while out and about in the Chilterns?
📸 Chris Smith
February 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Snowdrops and the first sign of #spring in the #Chilterns.
Have you seen any #snowdrops, or other spring flowers, while out and about in the Chilterns?
📸 Chris Smith
Have you seen any #snowdrops, or other spring flowers, while out and about in the Chilterns?
📸 Chris Smith
Here in the Chilterns, we've funded 157 projects through Farming in Protected Landscapes.
👇Read the full report below
👇Read the full report below
🌊 840 projects reducing flood risk
🌳 204,000 trees planted
🧒 3400+ educational visits
👨🌾 Over 7000 farmers engaged
New report details multiple benefits delivered through the Farming in Protected Landcapes programe, facilitated by National Landscape and National Park teams. tinyurl.com/5d77z5rp
🌳 204,000 trees planted
🧒 3400+ educational visits
👨🌾 Over 7000 farmers engaged
New report details multiple benefits delivered through the Farming in Protected Landcapes programe, facilitated by National Landscape and National Park teams. tinyurl.com/5d77z5rp
February 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Here in the Chilterns, we've funded 157 projects through Farming in Protected Landscapes.
👇Read the full report below
👇Read the full report below
Wetlands are among the most diverse habitats on Earth; 40% of all plant & animal species depend on them to live or breed. They store vast amounts of carbon – making them vital in controlling the impacts of climate change. (🧵4/4)
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025
February 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Wetlands are among the most diverse habitats on Earth; 40% of all plant & animal species depend on them to live or breed. They store vast amounts of carbon – making them vital in controlling the impacts of climate change. (🧵4/4)
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025
Mend the Gap has funded approx. 20,000 m2 (3 football pitches) of wetland in a former crop field on the Sulham Estate, in the south Chilterns.
Wet-loving plant species will provide habitat for a variety of species, from dragonflies to wading birds. (🧵3/4)
📸 Sulham wetland (ARK)
Wet-loving plant species will provide habitat for a variety of species, from dragonflies to wading birds. (🧵3/4)
📸 Sulham wetland (ARK)
February 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Mend the Gap has funded approx. 20,000 m2 (3 football pitches) of wetland in a former crop field on the Sulham Estate, in the south Chilterns.
Wet-loving plant species will provide habitat for a variety of species, from dragonflies to wading birds. (🧵3/4)
📸 Sulham wetland (ARK)
Wet-loving plant species will provide habitat for a variety of species, from dragonflies to wading birds. (🧵3/4)
📸 Sulham wetland (ARK)
@chilternstreams.bsky.social worked with a number of landowners to create 2,500 m2 (1/2 a football pitch) of wetland in the Hambleden valley as part of wider restoration to the Hamble Brook – a winterbourne chalk stream. (🧵2/4)
📸 Hambleden wetland (@hedleythorne.bsky.social)
📸 Hambleden wetland (@hedleythorne.bsky.social)
February 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
@chilternstreams.bsky.social worked with a number of landowners to create 2,500 m2 (1/2 a football pitch) of wetland in the Hambleden valley as part of wider restoration to the Hamble Brook – a winterbourne chalk stream. (🧵2/4)
📸 Hambleden wetland (@hedleythorne.bsky.social)
📸 Hambleden wetland (@hedleythorne.bsky.social)
This World Wetlands Day, we're celebrating two recent wetland creation projects in the Chilterns. 💧🌳 (🧵1/4)
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025 #chalkstreams #mendthegap
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025 #chalkstreams #mendthegap
February 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This World Wetlands Day, we're celebrating two recent wetland creation projects in the Chilterns. 💧🌳 (🧵1/4)
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025 #chalkstreams #mendthegap
#chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025 #chalkstreams #mendthegap
The Tracking the Impact team are preparing for 2025!
Since the project started in 2019, volunteers have submitted 20k+ records – identifying 500+ species of plants, birds & butterflies!
Want to ID species in the #Chilterns? Join Tracking the Impact today! 👇
https://bit.ly/3CBn7NC
Since the project started in 2019, volunteers have submitted 20k+ records – identifying 500+ species of plants, birds & butterflies!
Want to ID species in the #Chilterns? Join Tracking the Impact today! 👇
https://bit.ly/3CBn7NC
January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Tracking the Impact team are preparing for 2025!
Since the project started in 2019, volunteers have submitted 20k+ records – identifying 500+ species of plants, birds & butterflies!
Want to ID species in the #Chilterns? Join Tracking the Impact today! 👇
https://bit.ly/3CBn7NC
Since the project started in 2019, volunteers have submitted 20k+ records – identifying 500+ species of plants, birds & butterflies!
Want to ID species in the #Chilterns? Join Tracking the Impact today! 👇
https://bit.ly/3CBn7NC
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We have many events lined up for the next couple of months!
Riverfly monitoring, river guided walks, amphibians and reptiles surveys, story time and butterflies survey methods.
Check our events page! 🦋🦎🪳🦂
www.chilternstreams.org/events/
Riverfly monitoring, river guided walks, amphibians and reptiles surveys, story time and butterflies survey methods.
Check our events page! 🦋🦎🪳🦂
www.chilternstreams.org/events/
Events
What's on in and around our Chilterns Chalk Streams? Find out here.
www.chilternstreams.org
January 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We have many events lined up for the next couple of months!
Riverfly monitoring, river guided walks, amphibians and reptiles surveys, story time and butterflies survey methods.
Check our events page! 🦋🦎🪳🦂
www.chilternstreams.org/events/
Riverfly monitoring, river guided walks, amphibians and reptiles surveys, story time and butterflies survey methods.
Check our events page! 🦋🦎🪳🦂
www.chilternstreams.org/events/
Worms 1 : Surveyors 0 🪱
A dedicated team were out #surveying #earthworms on farms in the central #Chilterns yesterday when they had to run for cover due to a hail storm!
Worm diversity gives a good indication of soil health, which is important to the farmers we work with.
@earthwormuk.bsky.social
A dedicated team were out #surveying #earthworms on farms in the central #Chilterns yesterday when they had to run for cover due to a hail storm!
Worm diversity gives a good indication of soil health, which is important to the farmers we work with.
@earthwormuk.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Worms 1 : Surveyors 0 🪱
A dedicated team were out #surveying #earthworms on farms in the central #Chilterns yesterday when they had to run for cover due to a hail storm!
Worm diversity gives a good indication of soil health, which is important to the farmers we work with.
@earthwormuk.bsky.social
A dedicated team were out #surveying #earthworms on farms in the central #Chilterns yesterday when they had to run for cover due to a hail storm!
Worm diversity gives a good indication of soil health, which is important to the farmers we work with.
@earthwormuk.bsky.social
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The Historic Ridgeway Project invites you to a fascinating online lecture from Dr Wendy Morrison Chilterns National Landscape Archaeologist this Thursday 30th Jan 2025 19.00 - 20.00 GMT
Details & register:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fbbe37...
@hillfortian.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social
Details & register:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fbbe37...
@hillfortian.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Historic Ridgeway Project invites you to a fascinating online lecture from Dr Wendy Morrison Chilterns National Landscape Archaeologist this Thursday 30th Jan 2025 19.00 - 20.00 GMT
Details & register:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fbbe37...
@hillfortian.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social
Details & register:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fbbe37...
@hillfortian.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social
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3 days to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Last year’s 3rd most-spotted bird was the shimmering Starling. 😍
Will you spot one this weekend?
There's still time to sign up: https://buff.ly/4gXUE3y
Last year’s 3rd most-spotted bird was the shimmering Starling. 😍
Will you spot one this weekend?
There's still time to sign up: https://buff.ly/4gXUE3y
January 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
3 days to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Last year’s 3rd most-spotted bird was the shimmering Starling. 😍
Will you spot one this weekend?
There's still time to sign up: https://buff.ly/4gXUE3y
Last year’s 3rd most-spotted bird was the shimmering Starling. 😍
Will you spot one this weekend?
There's still time to sign up: https://buff.ly/4gXUE3y