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Bigley Ditch

Learn about Bigley Ditch, one of the branches of the lower Colne, a fascinating part of the catchment with a very rich history.
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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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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park

Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
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Ducking and Diving in the Colne Valley

The wetland resource of the Colne Valley: a re-assessment of its importance to nature conservation, with special reference to waterbirds, is a survey commissioned in 2023 to look at water bird populations compared to those recorded in 2008.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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