Future-proofing the Chilterns

Future-proofing the Chilterns

Securing the future of the Chilterns National Landscape

The Chilterns National Landscape is a protected landscape of national importance, valued for its natural beauty, yet facing increasing pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss and development.

The Chilterns Conservation Board works with local authorities, land managers, partners and communities to respond to these challenges and to protect, enhance and care for the landscape.

The pages below set out the evidence, strategies and actions that guide this work.

Plans and opportunities

The Management Plan for the Chilterns National Landscape

Our Management Plan sets out a shared vision for the future of the Chilterns National Landscape over the next five years.

Landscapes Review

We hope that this independent review into the future of AONBs will strengthen our designation, helping connect people and landscapes.

Chilterns Boundary Review

Unfortunately, Natural England has now confirmed the cancellation of the Chilterns Boundary Review project due to national budget cuts.

Related news

The Management Plan for the Chilterns National Landscape 2025-2030

The Chilterns National Landscape Management Plan 2025–2030 sets out shared priorities for the next five years to care for this special landscape.

New funding to support nature recovery across the Chilterns

The Chilterns National Landscape welcomes the announcement of new government funding to support nature recovery across England’s protected landscapes.

Bringing the Chilterns to life

Venture through 23 outstanding countryside locations with our new audio guide and discover the huge variety of natural landscapes home to the Chilterns.

Annual Review

Read about the work we’ve undertaken in the past year in our Annual Review.

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