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Heathrow expansion back on the agenda
The grim prospect of expansion and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the agenda, which poses a direct threat to the Colne Valley Regional Park, which has already borne the brunt of a variety of infrastructure projects – such as HS2 – that have fundamentally and permanently altered this precious landscape.
Christmas around the Colne Valley Regional Park
This Christmas why not consider increasing quality time together, encourage outdoor activity or begin a journey of wildlife love and discovery. Take your family outside this December and celebrate Christmas traditions outside in nature.
Spotlight
Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
How can national planning policy be adapted to improve and restore the green belt?
Our President Lord Randall chaired a workshop focusing on how national planning policy can be adapted to help improve and restore the countryside on the edge of major cities.
Donate Now to Support our ‘Countryside in Crisis’ Campaign
Exciting news! Give to our charity appeal this week and Big Give’s Green Match Fund will DOUBLE your donation.
Trees planted at Iver Environment Centre thanks to Bosch
Iver Environment Centre and Colne Valley Regional Park were delighted to host visitors from Bosch UK last month to carry out tree surveys and maintenance on some new saplings which were planted in the playground and to make a new maze.
Gladwins Wood
The Colne Valley Regional Park is horrified at the destruction of Gladwins Wood in Denham, located between Tatling End and Rush Green part of a network of irreplaceable ancient woodlands between Denham, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter and Maple Cross.
The Colne Valley Regional Park – what we need is Joined Up Thinking
Jerry Unsworth an independent planning consultant advising the Colne Valley Regional Park makes the case for genuine joined-up thinking when it comes to planning on the urban fringe.
Green Skills Team Work In Deerwood Park in Slough in Partnership with SEGRO
In partnership with SEGRO, Groundwork South has recently completed another Green Skills Team Project in Slough. This is a six-week programme in which unemployed individuals from the Slough area spend two days a week learning practical conservation skills and also attend sessions to improve their employability.