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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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: f.mtr.cool/xrqezzjgmb

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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 👇 f.mtr.cool/fusuuestdm

Front cover of a blue book with four images; two of women weaving, one of some lace, and one of a chair, with the words "Hidden Hands".

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🚨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

Poster with orange background and silhouettes of people taking photos of a dog with the words "Wildlife Photography Competition".

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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

Poster with a photo of a small brown water vole and the words "love every whisker, claw and tiny paw".

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The improvements will increase access to the meadows & is part of Mend the Gap. Mend the Gap is jointly run by the Chilterns & North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. The project is enhancing areas of the Goring Gap negatively impacted by the electrification of the Great Western mainline.

A man walking his black-and-white dog through a new gate at the entrance to a field.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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 group of men installing a new gate at the entrance to a field.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

🤩 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?...

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Helping farmers help the Chilterns – The Farming in Protected Landscapes grant scheme.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Funded by Thames Water & working in partnership with a range of NGOs, farmers, local authorities, government bodies & local communities, the project is delivering tangible benefits – at a catchment scale – for both people & the natural environment. (🧵2/3)

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

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)

A group of 6 people stand on a pebbled river bank.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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 👇

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Guidance Hub - The Tree Council

Find practical resources for growing, planting, managing and monitoring trees and treescapes across the UK.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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 👇 s.mtrbio.com/zaekadqafb #chilternsnationallandscape #citizenscience

Poster with a photo of a group of people in a wildflower meadow and the words "We need you! Help us survey wildlife in the Chilterns".

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Another fab video from Mend the Gap Project Officer Phil! 🤩

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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

Photo of a clump of white snowdrop flowers surrounded by yellow crocus flowers.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Here in the Chilterns, we've funded 157 projects through Farming in Protected Landscapes. 👇Read the full report below

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Wetlands are among the most diverse habitats on Earth; 40% of all plant & animal species depend on them to live or breed. They store vast amounts of carbon – making them vital in controlling the impacts of climate change. (🧵4/4) #chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Mend the Gap has funded approx. 20,000 m2 (3 football pitches) of wetland in a former crop field on the Sulham Estate, in the south Chilterns. Wet-loving plant species will provide habitat for a variety of species, from dragonflies to wading birds. (🧵3/4) 📸 Sulham wetland (ARK)

Aerial photo of a field with a large area dug out with small ponds forming inside.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

@chilternstreams.bsky.social worked with a number of landowners to create 2,500 m2 (1/2 a football pitch) of wetland in the Hambleden valley as part of wider restoration to the Hamble Brook – a winterbourne chalk stream. (🧵2/4) 📸 Hambleden wetland (@hedleythorne.bsky.social)

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

This World Wetlands Day, we're celebrating two recent wetland creation projects in the Chilterns. 💧🌳 (🧵1/4) #chilternsnationallandscape #WWD2025 #chalkstreams #mendthegap

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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! 👇 bit.ly/3CBn7NC

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Chilterns Chalk Streams Project @chilternstreams.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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/

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Events

What's on in and around our Chilterns Chalk Streams? Find out here.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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 group of 6 people stand in a barn. All are wearing waterproof coats and are soaking wet.

A man kneels in a field in the rain looking at soil samples.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

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

The view looking across the fields towards Ivinghoe Beacon in the Chilterns National Landscape.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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: buff.ly/4gXUE3y

A Starling, wings poised and feet stretched forward, is perfectly captured in mid-flight as it swoops towards a wooden perch. Its iridescent plumage glimmers with hints of green and purple, speckled with tiny white dots. The intensity of its focus and the blur of motion in its wings give this bird an air of determination, as if it’s on a very important mission.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

...but we'll always be out in the Chilterns, working with communities, farmers & landowners to protect & enhance this area of outstanding natural beauty – caring for the Chilterns forever & for everyone. (🧵2/2) #tbt #chilternsnationallandscape #throwback #20years #happybirthday

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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)

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

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...

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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.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The above is from (The Holy Well Feeds) The Mainstream, 1 of 9 poems by Luton-based writer Lee Nelson. Lee’s poems will frame the next stage of the project – Luton Henge. Inspired by the Chilterns, artist Matt Rosier will create a new community monument & outdoor gathering space. (🧵2/3)

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

"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)

A group of 5 people walking on a woodland path next to a stream and the words "you are the land's, the land is yours, to walk on, write on as you pass".

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

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 👇 bit.ly/4iwymr3

A group of people standing in a field using binoculars.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

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

Photo of a hill with a small orange digger clearing bushes.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

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.

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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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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

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

A woman wearing a blue coat, green wellies, and a black beanie hat standing next to a young tree in a field.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Thickthorne Wood, previously private land on the Carington Estate, is now open to the public! 🥾🌲 This allows access to heritage sites Bledlow Cross & Cop Hill Barrow. #FiPL #CHAP @hillfortian.bsky.social

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Great to see our fabulous Board member, Geeta Ludhra talking about the benefits of walking in the countryside, in this BBC News article yesterday. She said: "With mental health and stress, I don't think you can beat something as simple as walking." 👇

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‘If you’re looking for free therapy, go for a country walk’

Women in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire are encouraging people to try rambling groups.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the Chilterns National Landscape! 🎉 Here's to 2025! 🥂

Photo of white snowdrop flowers on green stems and the words "Happy New Year from the Chilterns National Landscape".

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas!🎄❄️ Thank you for all the likes, shares & support over the past year. We hope you have the chance to get out & enjoy the beautiful Chilterns this festive season. #chilternsnationallandscape #christmas2024 #happyholidays

A group of 20 people pose for a photo in a woodland in winter. There are lots of orange and brown leaves on the floor.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

A 5-hectare #heritage #orchard is being planted in the Chess valley with Farming in Protected Landscapes funding. The Heritage Fruit Trees team are planting 500 trees in a field which will eventually be grazed by cattle 🌳🍎🐮 #FiPL #chilternsnationallandscape #chessvalley

Two people planting a young tree in a field.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Yesterday, the government said it will develop new legislation to empower protected landscapes. This will strengthen our ability to drive nature recovery, improve public access & support local communities & we welcome these changes at a critical time for people & the planet.

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Grab your Christmas jumpers and join @educatinggeeta on Sunday, 8 December for a festive walk around College Lake Nature Reserve.🎄❄️ 📅 December 8 🕙 10.15am 📍 College Lake, Tring, HP23 5QG Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3ZAUucn

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

⏰ There's still time to apply for the Engagement Coordinator position – apply by 9 December! 👇

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The old concrete footbridge at Chesham Moor is out! As part of @Chilternstreams improvement works to the River Chess, the bridge is being replaced as it doesn't conform to access & safety standards. @chilternsociety @chesham_town_council @affinitywater @heritagefunduk @defrauk

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

At a critical time for nature & climate, the govt. should be investing in National Landscapes & the skilled staff that care for them, not expecting us to do more with fewer resources. We support @NatLandAssoc's call for the govt. to truly invest in nature:...

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Not Bourne Yesterday project to help build stronger community engagement with heritage. 🕑 Full time 18-mnth FTC (37.5 hrs/wk) 💷 £28,500 pa 🚨 Closing date: 9 Dec 2024 Apply today...

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Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Chess valley farmer wins conservation award! 🏆 @NativeBeef won Best Beef Enterprise & Best Farm Conservation from the Royal South Bucks Agricultural Society. The farm is in the Chess Valley Farmer Cluster, a group keen to improve soil health & water quality. #FiPL

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