Charity no: 1085163
The Chiltern Hills were
designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1965, and
cover 833 sq kms. The designation recognises that this area of countryside
is one of the finest in the UK and is very valuable for its wildlife,
geology, landscapes and cultural heritage.
In 2004 the Chilterns Conservation Board was
established as the public body with responsibility for conserving and
enhancing the Chilterns AONB and for encouraging public understanding and
enjoyment of the area. The Board has 29 members drawn from local communities
and a staff of 10. It produces a Management Plan for the AONB with policies
and actions to enhance the environmental qualities of the area. It also
devises new projects and provides grants to local organisationsActivities and services:
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- Chiltern Woodland Policy
- Woodland awards - to celebrate good management of woods
- Chalk Grassland Managers Cooperative
- Farming and wildlife workshops
- Farm Conservation Awards
- Promotion of schemes for community action
- Directory of funding opportunity available for parish and community conservation projects
- Misbourne and Chess Valley Project
- Displays and talks
- Advice on nature conservation issues
- Provide links with other organisations active in the AONB
- Speakers available to local groups in the Chilterns
Geographic coverage:
The Chilterns
Key contacts:
Steve Rodrick, Chilterns AONB Officer Email: srodrick@chilternsaonb.org
Tracy Adams, Farming and Landscape Officer Email: tadams@chilternsaonb.org
Kath Daly, Countryside Officer Email: kdaly@chilternsaonb.org
Tel: 01844 355524
Website: www.chilternsaonb.org
Chilterns Conservation Board, The Lodge Station Rd, Chinnor OX39v 4HA
Notes:
For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed.
M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge
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This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities.
Disclaimer: ONCF cannot accept liability for any losses due to the inaccuracy of any information in this Directory. |
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