The Chilterns AONB

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

The Green Party, TaxPayers' Alliance and others condemn the Government's proposals on high speed rail

A vast amount of spoil will need to be moved during the building of HS2

Pasqueflower blooms on Chilterns reserves

Chesham Bois Wood near Chesham has been listed in The Observer's 10 best woods in the UK for wildlife.

From April 1st DEFRA has taken over direct funding of AONBs

The Chilterns AONB Sustainable Development Fund will be operating again from April 2011- March 2012, offering small grants to projects which are helping to conserve the Chilterns and promote its special features

The Chilterns Conservation Board is strongly critical of the Government’s plans for a high speed rail line that will pass through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Come along to the annual gathering of all those with an interest in Chiltern woodlands

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.