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Feeling Optimistic in 2026

We start 2026 feeling optimistic about the future of the countryside on the western doorstep of our capital city, find out why here.
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Ridding the River Alderbourne of Invasive Species

A partnership project to improve the health of the river Alderbourne, particularly focussing removal of the invasive species skunk cabbage.
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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park

Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
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How can we best conserve our Green Belt? Planning Conference starts conversation

MORE than 80 people attended the Colne Valley Regional Park’s conference at Brunel University on April 18, which focused on how the Green Belt on the fringe of London can be improved.
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Donate Now to Help us Conserve the Colne Valley Park for Future Generations

Exciting news! Give to our charity appeal this week and Big Give’s Green Match Fund will DOUBLE your donation.
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Analysis finds 267 micro pollutants in the river Colne

A detailed analysis of the water quality of the River Colne has found 267 different micro pollutants. This report reflects two years of work on the part of the Colne Valley Fisheries Consultative sampling water and sediment taken from the River Colne in Watford and upstream to the headwaters.
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Engaging with Planning across the Colne Valley Regional Park – Workshop 9th March

The Colne Valley Regional Park held this free, interactive, event in Iver Village Hall. The evening aimed to help attendees: On how to respond to large planning applications and Local Authority Plans; Understand the development threats facing our local Green Belt; By sharing a draft Planning Toolkit to help organisations.
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Improving how the Green Belt functions on London’s Fringe – Conference 18th April

Are you interested in the future of the Green Belt, how it should function on the edge of London and where should planning policy be going? A forward thinking conference for Local Authorities, Politicians, National Organisations & Local Branches, Colne Valley Regional Park Member Orgs and other local organisations.
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Colne Valley Curiosities

There are all sorts of “curiosities” in the Colne Valley Regional Park. Perhaps you have stumbled across them, marvelled and wondered what they are and how they got there? We thought it might be fun to gather some photographs here and provide some explanations.
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