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.
Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/xrqezzjgmb
Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/xrqezzjgmb
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
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: agefriendly@ageukbucks.org.uk
@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: agefriendly@ageukbucks.org.uk
@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: agefriendly@ageukbucks.org.uk
@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: agefriendly@ageukbucks.org.uk
@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
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.
🤩 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?...
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
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
On this day 20 years ago, the Chilterns Conservation Board met for the first time! 🎉2️⃣0️⃣
Our staff, name & logo may have changed... (🧵1/2)
Our staff, name & logo may have changed... (🧵1/2)
January 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
On this day 20 years ago, the Chilterns Conservation Board met for the first time! 🎉2️⃣0️⃣
Our staff, name & logo may have changed... (🧵1/2)
Our staff, name & logo may have changed... (🧵1/2)
We're seeking an experienced consultant to evaluate the successes, challenges & outcomes of the development stage of Not Bourne Yesterday - assessing its impact & legacy.
📆 Apply by Fri, 24 Jan 👇
www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/evaluat...
📆 Apply by Fri, 24 Jan 👇
www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/evaluat...
Evaluation Consultant: Not Bourne Yesterday
The Chilterns National Landscape is looking to appoint an experienced consultant to lead on evaluating the Development Stage of Not Bourne Yesterday.
www.chilterns.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We're seeking an experienced consultant to evaluate the successes, challenges & outcomes of the development stage of Not Bourne Yesterday - assessing its impact & legacy.
📆 Apply by Fri, 24 Jan 👇
www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/evaluat...
📆 Apply by Fri, 24 Jan 👇
www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/evaluat...
"You are the land’s, the land is yours,
to walk on, write on as you pass..."
We're excited to share poetry inspired by the Chilterns National Landscape as part of Nature Calling. 🥾🌳🎭🎨
(🧵1/3)
to walk on, write on as you pass..."
We're excited to share poetry inspired by the Chilterns National Landscape as part of Nature Calling. 🥾🌳🎭🎨
(🧵1/3)
January 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"You are the land’s, the land is yours,
to walk on, write on as you pass..."
We're excited to share poetry inspired by the Chilterns National Landscape as part of Nature Calling. 🥾🌳🎭🎨
(🧵1/3)
to walk on, write on as you pass..."
We're excited to share poetry inspired by the Chilterns National Landscape as part of Nature Calling. 🥾🌳🎭🎨
(🧵1/3)
Tracking the Impact is celebrating the 2024 season.
Join the team to hear stories from the field, exciting results and more!
🗓️ Sat, 18 Jan
🕙 10am-1pm
📍Wade Centre, P. Risborough, HP27 9AX
🗓️ Wed, 22 Jan
🕙 6.30pm-9.30pm
📍Chesham Cricket Club, HP5 1NE
Book a workshop 👇
https://bit.ly/4iwymr3
Join the team to hear stories from the field, exciting results and more!
🗓️ Sat, 18 Jan
🕙 10am-1pm
📍Wade Centre, P. Risborough, HP27 9AX
🗓️ Wed, 22 Jan
🕙 6.30pm-9.30pm
📍Chesham Cricket Club, HP5 1NE
Book a workshop 👇
https://bit.ly/4iwymr3
January 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Tracking the Impact is celebrating the 2024 season.
Join the team to hear stories from the field, exciting results and more!
🗓️ Sat, 18 Jan
🕙 10am-1pm
📍Wade Centre, P. Risborough, HP27 9AX
🗓️ Wed, 22 Jan
🕙 6.30pm-9.30pm
📍Chesham Cricket Club, HP5 1NE
Book a workshop 👇
https://bit.ly/4iwymr3
Join the team to hear stories from the field, exciting results and more!
🗓️ Sat, 18 Jan
🕙 10am-1pm
📍Wade Centre, P. Risborough, HP27 9AX
🗓️ Wed, 22 Jan
🕙 6.30pm-9.30pm
📍Chesham Cricket Club, HP5 1NE
Book a workshop 👇
https://bit.ly/4iwymr3
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is supporting chalk grassland restoration near Routs Green.
This will help keep scrub and secondary woodland at bay and benefit species like the grizzled skipper 🦋
#fipl #chilternsnationallandscape #chalkgrassland #habitatrestoration
This will help keep scrub and secondary woodland at bay and benefit species like the grizzled skipper 🦋
#fipl #chilternsnationallandscape #chalkgrassland #habitatrestoration
January 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is supporting chalk grassland restoration near Routs Green.
This will help keep scrub and secondary woodland at bay and benefit species like the grizzled skipper 🦋
#fipl #chilternsnationallandscape #chalkgrassland #habitatrestoration
This will help keep scrub and secondary woodland at bay and benefit species like the grizzled skipper 🦋
#fipl #chilternsnationallandscape #chalkgrassland #habitatrestoration
Red #kites are thriving in the #Chilterns after reintroduction in the early 1990s.
We're working with @NaturalEngland, @_BTO & others to bring together guidelines for the public to lessen harmful interactions & keep the kites & ourselves safe.
We're working with @NaturalEngland, @_BTO & others to bring together guidelines for the public to lessen harmful interactions & keep the kites & ourselves safe.
Wallingford wildlife group's campaign against feeding red kites
Wild About Wallingford says some kites have started "associating people with food".
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January 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Red #kites are thriving in the #Chilterns after reintroduction in the early 1990s.
We're working with @NaturalEngland, @_BTO & others to bring together guidelines for the public to lessen harmful interactions & keep the kites & ourselves safe.
We're working with @NaturalEngland, @_BTO & others to bring together guidelines for the public to lessen harmful interactions & keep the kites & ourselves safe.
Farming in Protected Landscapes is funding 200 Dutch elm disease resistant trees to be planted across the Christmas Common farmer cluster. 🌳
As well as returning mature elm trees to the landscape, the trees will help conserve the white letter hairstreak butterfly. 🦋
#FiPL
As well as returning mature elm trees to the landscape, the trees will help conserve the white letter hairstreak butterfly. 🦋
#FiPL
January 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Farming in Protected Landscapes is funding 200 Dutch elm disease resistant trees to be planted across the Christmas Common farmer cluster. 🌳
As well as returning mature elm trees to the landscape, the trees will help conserve the white letter hairstreak butterfly. 🦋
#FiPL
As well as returning mature elm trees to the landscape, the trees will help conserve the white letter hairstreak butterfly. 🦋
#FiPL