Breakfast.
#chesham #buckinghamshire #chilterns #aonb #countryside #chilternsaonb #garden #squirrel #greysquirrel #funny #nature #wildlife #winter #breakfast

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#Chilterns #ChilternHills #ChilternsNL #ChilternsAONB #nature #wildlife #birds

Thank you to all our Partners this year. Particular thanks to all of the Volunteers and Citizen Scientists we work with, your contributions are inspiring and invaluable. Wishing you all a very good break. Our team will be back in the New Year, 2024! #chalkstreams #chilternsaonb

SPOTTED IN THE #CHILTERNS THIS NOVEMBER!

1. Red Kite, seen in Chesham.
2. Himalayan Honeysuckle, in Downley Woods.
3. Dragonfly, spotted in Latimer.
4. Toasted Waxcaps, near Aston Upthorpe. 

We'd love to see what you've spotted too! 

#wildlife #photography #chilternsaonb

It's #worldsoilday!

Did you know there are 30 species of #earthworm in the UK? 🪱

Earthworms are important to #soilhealth - they break down organic matter & aerate the soil, reducing compaction & improving drainage. 

#chilternsaonb #farming #agricultre #chilterns

🌳🌲It's #NationalTreeWeek 🌲🌳

Did you know the Chilterns has the most extensive area of native beech woodland in the U.K.?

In Celtic mythology, Fagus was the god of beech trees - hence its scientific name, Fagus sylvatica.

#chilternsaonb #treeweek 

📸 Clive Ormonde

🌳🌲It's #NationalTreeWeek 🌲🌳

Why are trees cut down?

1️⃣ Safety – if trees are at risk of falling.

2️⃣ Timber – wood is used every day; from paper & books to furniture & flooring.

3️⃣ Disease - to prevent disease spreading in a healthy forest.

#chilternsaonb #trees #woodland

🌳🌲It's #NationalTreeWeek 🌲🌳

Did you know the Chilterns has the largest native box woodland in the U.K.?

Box is used to make violin pegs and other musical instruments and is the heaviest of our native timbers; it doesn't float in water! 🎻

#chilternsaonb #trees #treeweek

Discover how the Seven Ways Plain hillfort at #BurnhamBeeches has changed over time with a new #AugmentedReality app! 

Using a QR code & smartphone, you can superimpose historic images of the hillfort with the real-time view of the area today. 📱

#chilternsaonb #hillforts #AR

The Chilterns AONB is a great place to visit year-round. 🍂

With breath-taking views, ancient woodlands & quaint market towns; there's something for everyone! 

Start exploring ⬇️
https://dir.lat/I3UYbz

 #chilternsaonb #countryside #chilterns

📸Chris Smith...

The deadline for our #planningofficer role is fast approaching. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to help protect one of the finest landscapes in the country.

Apply on our website by the 27th September: https://www.chilternsaonb.org/jobs/planning-officer/

#ChilternsAONB

Road Farm, looking back towards Missenden - the beautiful Chilterns countryside 😍

#Chilterns #Countryside #CountrysideWalks #ChilternsAONB #Buckinghamsire @RoadFarmRamblin

🚨SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER! Parents' don't panic - #ChilternsAONB has got your back.

There are endless free days out, from scavenger hunts, den building & fruit picking to butterfly spotting & walks galore - so ditch the devices & get outside!

ADVENTURE STARTS HERE.
#familyfun

Last week at #PMQs, @BimAfolami asked the Prime Minister if he supports the extension of the #ChilternsAONB boundary.

We're delighted Bim supports the role of protected landscapes for people's wellbeing & proud to be working with @NaturalEngland on this:
https://bit.ly/3NrTMWS

Events at Wild Ivy Retreats will inspire a renewed relationship with #Chilterns nature, through gentle insight, connection and the expansion of mind and senses. https://bit.ly/3O9cxhV #MakingMemories #chilternsaonb

The @PathHillOutdoors centre delivers courses in wellbeing, connecting with nature, getting back to nature with your family and testing your mettle on an adventure course. https://bit.ly/3O9cxhV #MakingMemories #chilternsaonb

Purveyors of theatrical walking tours of historic and literary #Marlow-on-Thames, hosted by the formidable and entertaining "Mary #Shelley”. You’ll never think about Marlow in quite the same way again! https://bit.ly/3O9cxhV #MakingMemories #chilternsaonb

Join #bushcraft trainer & enthusiast Alex DeWitt who teaches outdoor skills designed for small groups, or attend as an individual. Alex is hosting courses this summer in several locations including @OrchardViewFarm & Braziers Park School. https://bit.ly/3O9cxhV #chilternsaonb

Walk through the woods with trained herbalist and forager Justine Gens, learning to identify and forage plants in the woods and open glades. Gather wood from the woodland floor, light a campfire and cook over an open fire. https://bit.ly/3O9cxhV #makingmemories #chilternsaonb

We continue to scrutinise #HS2 to minimise impacts on #ChilternsAONB. Our latest update includes:

A pause to tunnel boring at Chalfont St Peter
Warning of extra sedimentation at #RiverMisbourne
Reducing no. of oak trees removed at Leather Lane

Read more: https://bit.ly/3tCx6K1

Last week, we were grateful to MP @BimAfolami for raising the #ChilternsAONB boundary extension plans at #PMQs (https://bit.ly/3dEq6Ff

Find out more in an Interview with our CEO @DrElaineKing, as she spoke to @TalkRoberto on @BBC3CR: https://bbc.in/3rAFaM9 (st. 2hrs 7 min)

We're pleased to feature in @thameswater's annual report (pg 29), highlighting crucial work in #ChilternsAONB with @Chilternstreams & partners to restore the River Chess; improving water quality, managing water flow & controlling invasive species.

👉https://bit.ly/3kC2fdT

We are delighted to announce that @NaturalEngland will be exploring extending the #ChilternsAONB boundary. We’re excited to collaborate with Natural England & our partners on this work to deliver better outcomes for #nature, landscape & people. MORE: https://bit.ly/35LINCX

#GreaterGeneva goes dark tonight to raise awareness of the negative effects of #lightpollution. This year, the event named #lanuitestbelle is devoted to nocturnal biodiversity. #ChilternsAONB encourages you to join in too:switch off your lights, do some #stargazing & #enjoynature

🌊It's #watersavingweek - but we don't want you to stop once its over! Our precious, globally rare & fragile @Chilternstreams need your help every day.

Read our top tips on how to #SaveWater 👉https://bit.ly/3wf2gXG

#chalkstreams #ChilternsAONB

@thameswater @AffinityWater

Our latest #newsletter is here! Including #ChilternsWalkingFestival, @ChilternsCCC, the #Chilterns Buildings Design Awards, a #competition to win @mattwrittle's latest book & lots more! 👉 https://bit.ly/3eVgaHz

#ChilternsAONB #lovewhereyoulive @ChiltWalkFest

We are delighted to hear that @BucksCouncil has refused permission for 50-homes at #Glynswood in #HighWycombe, which would have caused unnecessary harm to the character & natural beauty of #ChilternsAONB landscape.

Read our full response: https://bit.ly/3d6vJMJ
#planning #Bucks

Our annual review highlights the fab #conservation work our team is doing to care for #ChilternsAONB. We've achieved a lot, but lots more to do. We'll continue working hard to achieve the best results for #wildlife, #landscapes & #people.

Read the review: http://bit.ly/3un2HPz

New Year, New Role? From Board Member to Project Development Officer, we have a number of exciting #vacancies available to help shape the #Chilterns future at a pivotal time for #landscapes #nature & #people

Read more: http://bit.ly/3csZZlh
#ChilternsAONB #diversity #inclusion

Don't miss @BBCCountryfile this weekend as Matt Baker explores the #ChilternsAONB landscape. Speaking to Dr. Wendy Morrison [our Beacons of the Past Project Manager], Matt discusses #Chilterns #Hillforts #CitizenScience & LiDAR, revealing some hidden historical gems! #countryfile