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Parliamentary debate on Protection for the Colne Valley Regional Park
The government recognises the vital role that the Colne Valley Regional Park plays in providing access to the countryside for millions of people who live in close proximity… its importance for biodiversity… and shares the desire to ensure it is protected for current and future generations.

Skunk Cabbage on the River Alderbourne and at Hardings Row Nature Reserve
Tackling 'skunk cabbage' - work to eradicate this problematic Invasive Non Native Species locally before it becomes so widespread that removal is impractical
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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!

Green Infrastructure Strategy for the Colne and Crane Valleys
AN EXCITING and crucially important green strategy document for the Colne and Crane Valleys has been launched.

How about a greener Christmas this year with well being gifts?
Research shows that experiences provide more lasting happiness than objects and a voucher for a meal, paying for a course or activity, a new hobby experience or an annual subscription to a local venue or conservation group may be a good option to choose this year. Find out what experience you can buy in the Colne Valley Regional Park..

Events flowing through the valley in December
Here at the Colne Valley Park, we are keen to introduce people to all areas and rural aspects of the park and that is why every month we will be sharing local rural events across your Regional Park. Please have a look at the local offers and events that are available for you, without having to break the bank or travel too far...

Events flowing through the valley
Here at the Colne Valley Park, we are keen to introduce people to all areas and rural aspects of the park and that is why every month we will be sharing local rural events across your Regional Park. Please have a look at the local offers and events that are available for you, without having to break the bank or travel too far...

Green Infrastructure Strategy
We have produced a Green Infrastructure Strategy that covers both the Colne and Crane Valleys. This strategy articulates the importance of the Colne and Crane landscapes, setting a vision and an approach to unite around. It has been prepared to address the significant and numerous challenges of the 21st century in this area and is a call for action that highlights a wide range of “greening” opportunities as well as river enhancement projects.

Improving Fishery Skills in the Colne Valley
Using funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Colne Valley Fisheries Consultative (CVFC) in partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is running the first of a series of fishery management courses for fishing club and syndicate fishery managers to enable them to develop the skills needed to prepare fishery management plans...