For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Heading into the #GreatBigGreenWeek and we are so grateful for gift of nature and green spaces in Buckinghamshire. Let's continue to protect them for everyone to enjoy!

Are you a dab hand with a Google search? Do you enjoy reading and get a thrill from expanding your knowledge on a range of topics? We're seeking Fact-Finder Research Volunteers!

Get in touch via the link below if you could help us:

https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/20481-fact-finder-research-volunteer-buckinghamshire-2021-09-10

Planning Inspectors have long been a concern of ours because of inconsistent interpretation of
planning rules, but this takes the biscuit... https://www.chilternsaonb.org/news/514/19/Chilterns-Conservation-Board-makes-formal-complaint-to-the-Planning-Inspectorate-about-Sonning-Common-appeal-decision.html
#Chilterns #AONB

A bank holiday is a perfect excuse to explore Buckinghamshire by bicycle! 🚲

Great news that the New Haydon Hill extension to the Waddesdon Greenway has just opened: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/news/new-haydon-hill-greenway-extension-officially-opens/?dm_i=5438,F1P5,U4FYP,1QBPX,1

It's almost time for children to go #BackToSchool - why not get out into the Great Outdoors to end the holidays happily! Time spent in nature can be so beneficial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/22/children-natural-world-protect-earth

We're looking for planning volunteers! If you have some familiarity with the planning sector and could spare a little time each week, we'd love to hear from you - please visit: https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/19916-planning-volunteer-buckinghamshire-2021-08-06

As life gets back to normal, let’s not forget the enjoyment - and health benefits - of a good walk in our local countryside!

Why not join a @BucksCouncil #SimplyWalk near you:
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/environment/exploring-the-countryside/simply-walk/

Plans have surfaced for building more than 800 homes on green belt sites in the Chalfonts and Beaconsfield. We need your support to fight the loss of more valuable countryside when there are better options. #brownfieldfirst

Join us! http://www.cprebucks.org.uk

There are around 270 species of bee in Britain and we cannot live without them - they're key pollinators! 🐝

Leaving a section of your garden to grow 'wild' is a lovely way to help contribute to tackling the #climatecrisis by helping bees and other insects.

#beethechange

#EnoughIsEnough

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/30/hs2-johnson-vanity-cost-taxpayer

Are you passionate about the protection, promotion, and enhancement of our beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside?

We’re looking for Trustees and Volunteers to help us do just that – see link below: 👇

https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/results?#display=grid&s=date_advertised&o=desc&team=4181&limit=14&include=image&public_search=true
#Buckinghamshire

Happy #BogDay!

According to @ONS, peatlands are ‘high natural capital’, supplying around 25% of our drinking water and are crucial for carbon storage.

Make sure you always buy peat-free compost for your plants.🌱🌱🌱

#peatfree #BucksGardens

https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/bulletins/uknaturalcapitalforpeatlands/naturalcapitalaccounts