The Chilterns AONB

The recent damning report on passenger numbers and costs for High Speed 1 is another nail in the coffin for HS2

The Government’s new planning polices published on Tuesday are a great improvement on their earlier version.

Brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) have been filmed for the first time, spawning in the River Chess this week. 

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An historic pond on Nettlebed Common has been restored after falling into neglect over many years.

The official announcement of drought has led to increased fears for the state of the Chilterns' chalk streams.

A letter warning of a potential legal challenge has been sent by the HS2 Action Alliance to the DfT

The search is on again for the best new and restored buildings in the Chilterns.

150 people packed into the Green Park conference centre on 28th January to hear all about the latest research into the history of Chilterns' commons.

Over 80 people took part in a day of conservation work at Dunstable Downs yesterday - quite possibly the biggest group ever to spend a day working on a Chilterns' wildlife site.

The Chilterns Conservation Board today condemned the Government’s decision to proceed to the next stage of building a high speed rail line which will plough through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Several tourism businesses in the Chilterns have won awards in this year's Beautiful South Awards for Excellence, organised by Tourism South East and held on 1st December.

If the High Speed Two rail line goes ahead the Chilterns AONB will be badly damaged, despite new Govt proposals to increase the length of tunnel under the AONB.

Today's report from the Transport Select Committee contains many reservations about the Government's proposals for a high speed rail network.

The Chilterns Conservation Board's office has been awarded a Gold grade by the Green Tourism Business Scheme in recognition of its strong commitment to sustainable principles and practice.

There is no evidence that High Speed 2 will provide significant economic or environmental benefits says the Chilterns Conservation Board

Two great examples of recent building and restoration project show how to create modern surroundings which respect traditional styles and skills.

A former senior manager in the Olympic Delivery Authority and a new local councillor join the Board

The Government has today published its vision for the UK's natural environment over the next 50 years.

The Chilterns LEADER grants programme offers out grants of up to £50,000 to rural businesses operating in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

70 young brown trout have been found in the River Gade in Hemel Hempstead for the first time

Now is a fantastic time to visit the Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve near Watlington as it is putting on a wonderful show of the only flower to be named after the Chilterns - the Chiltern Gentian.