The Chilterns Chalk Streams project now has it’s own dedicated website! In 2022, the Chiltern Chalk Streams project celebrates 25 years of this partnership set up to protect and enhance the precious and valuable chalk streams habitats of the Chilterns. The project has grown from a staff team of 1 to 7, and is...
We’re delighted to launch our brand-new website; your destination for everything Chilterns! Take a look at the site to explore and enjoy the Chilterns countryside and discover new exciting places to visit. Learn about the Chilterns landscape; from its hillforts and chalk streams, to the nature and wildlife that lives in it. Discover how...
Last week, we were delighted to attend the BTO’s prestigious Marsh Awards, and see our amazing Tracking the Impact volunteers pick up the Award for Local Ornithology. Volunteers from Tracking the Impact – a project that helps local people improve their knowledge of local birds, plants and butterflies – were delighted to receive the prestigious...
Europe’s largest horse chestnut tree, at Hughenden, has had to undergo emergency tree surgery this week as a large crack has opened up in its main trunk. The 300 year old horse chestnut was designated Champion status in 2014 after rangers measured its girth. At 7.33m (just over 24 feet) it was officially verified as...
Watch again: Professor Kate Heppell of the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project on ITV Meridian News at Ewelme Brook.
