Find out about projects that are conserving the Chilterns and the work of the Chilterns Conservation Board. http://www.chilternsaonb.org/ http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=135&source=rss Goring is through to the national final of the Village of the Year competition 2009-10-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=134&source=rss Collisions between deer and vehicles are a hazard this autumn 2009-10-06 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=133&source=rss Route of high Speed 2 will pass through AONB 2009-08-07 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=132&source=rss Ancient Chilterns beeches are the star of a national article on veteran trees 2009-08-03 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=131&source=rss The Chilterns AONB is being spoiled by the excessive noise generated by aircraft using Luton Airport 2009-07-07 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=130&source=rss The national competition to find the best photos of UK landscapes, called Take a View, is underway. 2009-06-29 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=129&source=rss The purchase of state-of-the-art equipment has speeded up a local business 2009-06-22 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=128&source=rss The culmination of an exciting education project wiull be on national TV this Sunday 2009-06-04 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=127&source=rss The Board has won a Silver award fom the Green Tourism Business Scheme 2009-05-19 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=126&source=rss There is a chance to see archaeological finds made during the construction of the Aston Clinton bypass near Aylesbury 2009-05-14 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=125&source=rss Wet summers and loss of habitat are having a devasting effect on butterflies 2009-04-29 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=124&source=rss Proposals to revise aircraft routes in south east England will be revised 2009-03-24 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=123&source=rss 8 solar panels at the Conservation board office have saved a tonne of CO2 emissions 2009-01-28 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=122&source=rss Apply now for grants of up to £50,000 2008-12-08 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=119&source=rss A local project is tackling the increased risk to drivers of colliding with deer now that the nights are longer 2008-10-27 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=118&source=rss A new series of historic guided walks across the Chilterns this autumn and winter. 2008-10-10 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=117&source=rss 2007 Visitor Survey reveals popularity of Chilterns 2008-08-14 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=116&source=rss The second Chilterns Countryside Festival was blessed with beautiful weather 2008-07-28 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=115&source=rss An exciting restoration of the River Chess through the Meades Water Gardens 2008-07-18 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=114&source=rss The annual competition to find the best-managed woods in the Chilterns is open for business 2008-07-15 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=113&source=rss changes in flight paths could seriously affect the tranquillity of the Chilterns 2008-07-10 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=112&source=rss The public consultation on the next Management Plan for the Chilterns AONB began today. 2008-06-30 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=111&source=rss CCTV camera records failure of kestrel nest 2008-06-24 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=110&source=rss A new Arts and Crafts style house is this year's winner 2008-06-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=109&source=rss The annual competition to find the best conservation projects in the Chilterns is open for entries 2008-06-06 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=108&source=rss The transmission of live images of a red kite nest has experienced highs and lows recently 2008-05-28 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=107&source=rss The Chilterns AONB Sustainable Development Fund has new funds to give away 2008-05-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=106&source=rss A survey of water voles along the River Chess has revealed a 74% increase in their numbers since 2005. 2008-05-20 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=105&source=rss Natural England publishes a Manifestor for the Natural Environment 2008-05-20 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=104&source=rss The search is on again for the best examples of conservation work and woodland management in the Chilterns. 2008-04-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=102&source=rss Thousands of low flying aircraft are set to destroy the peace and quiet of the Chilterns 2008-03-04 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=101&source=rss March 1st is the deadline for this year's Chilterns Buildings Design Awards 2008-02-02 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=99&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board is giving away 20 FREE copies of the 2008 Discover the Scenic South East and East of England Calendar 2007-12-18 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=98&source=rss Hertfordshire entries have swept the board at the inaugural landscape design awards. 2007-11-29 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=97&source=rss Boris Johnson has opened the Board’s new solar panels and launched a scheme to supply free low energy light bulbs to Chilterns parishes. 2007-11-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=96&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board has launched a new scheme to give away low energy light bulbs to parish councils in the Chilterns 2007-11-15 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=95&source=rss The premier event for all those interested in the Chilterns countryside is coming to Aston Clinton near Aylesbury this year 2007-10-29 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=94&source=rss Photovoltaic panels installed on the Board's roof are generating green electricity 2007-10-12 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=93&source=rss An oasis for flowers and butterflies, sandwiched between two railway tracks at Saunderton near High Wycombe, has won this year’s Chilterns Conservation Award. 2007-08-28 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=92&source=rss In October the Chilterns will be hosting a national seminar on the problem of deer colliding with vehicles on UK roads. 2007-08-14 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=91&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board has launched a new scheme whose aim is to promote high quality landscape design and management in the Chilterns AONB 2007-07-20 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=90&source=rss An annexe to a 16th century pub near Caversham has taken the top prize in this year’s competition to find the best new or restored building in the Chilterns 2007-06-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=88&source=rss Financial support for the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been significantly cut this year 2007-06-12 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=87&source=rss Entries are being invited for the annual award which recognises good practice in woodland management. 2007-05-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=86&source=rss The Award which recognises conservation work in the Chilterns is open for entries. 2007-05-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=85&source=rss This year's bluebell displays will soon be over. 2007-04-30 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=84&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board has been awarded £13,200 by the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting new project to promote famous people and places from history associated with the Chilterns 2007-04-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=83&source=rss Images of a nesting pair of red kites are being shown in Studley Green. 2007-04-25 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=82&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board is providing free information boards to farmers to put up along rights of way. 2007-04-20 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=81&source=rss The importance of the way roofs are designed and built is emphasised in a new publication launched on 29th March by the Chilterns Conservation Board. 2007-04-02 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=80&source=rss On March 2nd the Board planted over 100 trees at Common Wood near High Wycombe 2007-03-05 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=79&source=rss Senior conservation officers and local volunteers debate the future of Chilterns wildlife 2007-02-27 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=78&source=rss A large area of scrub has been cleared from Watlington Hill 2007-02-05 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=77&source=rss A conference has highlighted the importance of wood as an alternative fuel 2007-01-29 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=76&source=rss The health of red kites in the Chilterns is in danger from well-meaning bird lovers 2006-12-13 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=75&source=rss For the first time, staff and members from the managing bodies for the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty met on their shared border at Goring-on-Thames. 2006-11-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=74&source=rss Enter our free creative writing competition 2006-10-31 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=73&source=rss The premier event for all those interested in the Chilterns countryside is coming to Henley-on-Thames this year. 2006-10-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=72&source=rss Chilterns then and now photographic exhibition very popular 2006-10-25 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=71&source=rss There is currently a vacancy on the Board for a Secretary of State-appointed member. 2006-09-25 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=70&source=rss Are you involved with a project that could bring environmental, social and economic benefits to part of the Chilterns? 2006-08-03 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=68&source=rss An extended farmhouse and converted barns have won the top award this year. 2006-07-05 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=67&source=rss A neglected cottage has received a Highly Commended Award for its sensitive restoration 2006-06-27 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=66&source=rss A new leaflet gives lots of information on walking and cycling in the Wycombe area 2006-06-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=65&source=rss Enjoying stile-free walks in the Chilterns has just become a lot easier. 2006-05-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=64&source=rss Have you done something special for wildlife in the Chilterns this year? 2006-05-22 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=63&source=rss On May 9th 1956 the Gower Peninsula near Swansea was designated as the first AONB 2006-05-03 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=62&source=rss Drought has caused streams to dry up. 2006-05-03 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=57&source=rss The annual gathering of professionals from European protected landscapes is coming to Oxford in 2006. 2006-05-03 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=61&source=rss Further work on a project to reduce the number of collisions between deer and traffic starts next week in the Ashridge Estate near Tring. 2006-03-16 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=60&source=rss A new publication promotes good design with local Chilterns bricks 2006-02-10 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=59&source=rss 100 trees have been planted to offset the Board's carbon emissions 2006-02-10 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=58&source=rss A tree-planting event in Great Missenden on 16th December marked the 40th anniversary of the Chilterns AONB. 2005-12-19 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=56&source=rss Over 150 people heard about current work in Chilterns 2005-11-28 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=55&source=rss Lots of ideas for days out in the AONB 2005-10-05 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=54&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board is launching a new scheme this month encouraging members of the public to donate money towards its red kite awareness raising work. 2005-09-12 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=52&source=rss On a wet August day an attractive new walk in the Chilterns Country series was launched. 2005-08-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=53&source=rss Another bumper year for Chilterns Conservation Awards 2005-08-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=51&source=rss A new pot of money has just become available which could help make your project ideas a reality 2005-07-29 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=50&source=rss Changes in national forestry management will see fewer conifers and more native trees in our woods. 2005-07-01 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=49&source=rss A renovated and extended house at Mill End near Hambleden is this year's overall winner. 2005-06-21 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=48&source=rss On Friday 27th May Boris Johnson MP officially opened the new headquarters of the Chilterns Conservation Board in Chinnor 2005-06-07 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=47&source=rss Farmers raise concerns at the inaugural Chilterns Farmers' Forum 2005-05-10 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=46&source=rss The office of the Chilterns Conservation Board has just moved from Princes Risborough to Chinnor 2005-03-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=45&source=rss Sir John Johnson has been elected to head the new Board 2005-02-03 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=44&source=rss The glorious beechwoods of the Chilterns have officially been recognised as some of Europe’s most important nature sites. 2005-01-21 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=43&source=rss One of the Chilterns' rarest animals should soon be better protected. 2005-01-06 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=42&source=rss History is made on Tuesday 14th December when a Conservation Board for the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is created. 2004-12-08 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=41&source=rss Nippers Grove, a 30 hectare wood near Checkendon in South Oxfordshire, has been judged the best managed woodland in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this year 2004-11-10 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=40&source=rss The Chilterns Annual Forum is taking place shortly. 2004-10-04 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=39&source=rss A south Oxfordshire farmer has been recognised for his conservation work 2004-09-13 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=38&source=rss On Thursday 9th September, there will be an opportunity to find out more about an exciting new project to improve the Bulbourne in Berkhamsted 2004-08-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=37&source=rss It is all systems go for the Board 2004-07-26 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=36&source=rss The CLA Game Fair 2004, the world’s biggest countryside event, for the first time this year will have a stand featuring the Chilterns countryside and all it has to offer. 2004-07-19 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=35&source=rss Representatives from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) will attend a national conference next week on the future of AONBs across England and Wales 2004-07-01 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=34&source=rss The 2004 Chilterns Buildings Design Awards have just been awarded and competition was so strong that the judges selected two entries to be joint winners, both in Chiltern District 2004-06-16 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=33&source=rss New season Chilterns Choice lamb from local farmers is now available across the area 2004-06-11 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=32&source=rss You can enjoy wonderful views on a new family-friendly walk near High Wycombe 2004-06-04 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=31&source=rss Have you done something special for wildlife in the Chilterns this year? If so, then you may be in line to win the Chilterns Conservation Award. 2004-05-12 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=30&source=rss A great new walk in the Thames Valley with loops in the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs 2004-05-04 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=29&source=rss Live pictures of a red kite nest are being beamed into a garden centre near Stokenchurch in Bucks 2004-04-08 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=28&source=rss good news for Chilterns as plans for new railway lack support 2004-04-01 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=27&source=rss A collection of stunning images of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is about to go on display in a free exhibition 2004-03-05 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=26&source=rss Bedfordshire’s chalkhill blue butterflies will enjoy a more secure future thanks to a grant from the Chilterns Conservation Board. 2004-02-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=25&source=rss The search is on again for the best new and restored buildings in the Chilterns. 2004-01-27 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=24&source=rss Tasty beef from cattle that graze in Tring Park will shortly be on sale from Chilterns Choice butchers. 2003-12-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=23&source=rss The Chilterns hosted a visit from Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for Nature Conservation and Fisheries, on Monday December 1st 2003. 2003-12-05 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=22&source=rss A new member of staff at the Chilterns Conservation Board will be working with farmers to conserve valuable Chilterns wildlife. 2003-11-28 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=21&source=rss Proposals that aim to make the northern part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty an even better place for living and leisure are to go to Public Exhibition in February. 2003-11-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=20&source=rss Warm and dry summer has resulted in spectacular colours this autumn in Chiltern woodlands. 2003-10-22 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=19&source=rss Listen to key speaker Caroline Lucas MEP and have your say on Chilterns matters. Wycombe Wanderers Football Ground, High Wycombe, October 24th 2003. 2003-09-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=18&source=rss Woodland on the Little Hampden Estate near Great Missenden has won this year's Chilterns Woodland Award. 2003-09-04 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=17&source=rss Two new walks from Wendover have been launched, the latest in the Chilterns Country series. 2003-08-06 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=16&source=rss A new pot of funds is available for projects which help to make the Chilterns a better place for people to live and work in. 2003-07-25 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=14&source=rss Visiting local attractions in the Chilterns this summer has just been made easier with the publication of a new booklet 'Explore the Chilterns'. 2003-06-23 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=13&source=rss The Chilterns Conservation Board is urging people to get out of their cars and use 2 wheels instead of 4 to enjoy the beautiful Chilterns countryside during National Bike Week 2003. 2003-06-12 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=12&source=rss A neglected victorian school house which was restored and transformed into a family home has won the 2003 Chilterns Building Design Awards 2003-05-19 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=11&source=rss Entries are invited for the 2003 Conservation Award 2003-04-17 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=10&source=rss Speculators are selling house-sized plots of land in the AONB 2003-03-25 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=9&source=rss A new publication on the best ways to use flint in new and restored buildings has just been produced for public consultation. All comments are welcome - deadline March 31st 2003 2003-02-19 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=8&source=rss This year's search is on for the best new or restored buildings in the Chilterns. Entries are invited for the Buildings Design Awards 2003 which celebrate the distinctive form and materials used in traditional Chilterns building. 2003-01-31 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=7&source=rss 'Hotspots' of several declining farmland bird species such as skylark have been recently been discovered in the Chilterns. 2002-12-20 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=5&source=rss A new action plan has been published to protect the special features of the Chilterns 2002-11-19 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=4&source=rss A new survey has revealed that water voles are heading for extinction on Chiltern streams 2002-10-30 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=2&source=rss All those who love their roast lamb or beef on a Sunday will soon be able to buy meat that has been produced right here in the beautiful Chilterns. 2002-09-25 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=1&source=rss What is the best way you can care for your local environment? Recycle newspapers and glass? Support a local wildlife trust? Tidy up litter? All these are important but there is also another way you can do your bit – buy locally produced goods. 2002-09-13 http://www.chilternsaonb.org/news_detail.asp?ID=103&source=rss The fortunes of water voles along the River Chess are on the up, according to the results of the latest survey. --