Chorleywood Common Litter Pick

Sep 26, 2026

A Report from Lisa Stewart … Thank you to everyone who came and supported our litter pick earlier this month. We were a bit short on numbers, but we still managed to collect a depressing amount of litter. The feedback from the volunteers and the Common Rangers...

A Taste of India Blooms in Chorleywood

Sep 26, 2026

This year’s glorious summer sunshine has brought an unexpected taste of the tropics to Chorleywood, where an okra plant has successfully flowered in a local garden. More commonly associated with the warm climates of India, Africa and the Caribbean, okra – also...

TRDC Greener Living September 2026

Sep 26, 2026

TRDC’s “Greener Living” September issue has some particularly interesting pieces this month, including: what a Chorleywood group is continuing to do to cut energy costs and live more sustainably plus growing and sharing their knowledge when and where...

The Ranger Report September 2026

Sep 26, 2026

Reproduced from CPC’s Chorleywood Matters September Newsletter.   Heathland is a relatively rare habitat in Hertfordshire and Chorleywood is lucky to host some small but significant patches of heather dotted around the Common. Ideally these areas would be grazed...

Water use

Jul 26, 2026

Splutters from individuals on the CRA Executive who have looked at their records of per head consumption on their Affinity Water bills. Have you looked at yours? 125L per person per day is the target. To put this into perspective, the 125L per person per day is said...

Oak Processionary Moth – what you need to know

Jul 26, 2026

Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) is an oak tree pest that’s prevalent in the south-east of England, including Three Rivers. The caterpillars produce fine hairs that can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and are very harmful to pets. Three Rivers is in the...