Environment
We take an active interest in environmental issues of concern specifically to Chorleywood residents including pollution in the River Chess, verges, trees, wild flower cutting and seeding, noise, air quality, loss of habitat, diversity, footpaths, hedges, and urbanisation to the detriment of of our green heritage.
Latest Environment News
Stop Littering
Whilst working on the Parade flowerbeds, it's become increasingly obvious that litter continues to be an issue. Choc ice wrappers just left on the bench opposite Nisa, despite there being a bin at the end of the bench! Rice Krispy snack wrappers and chocolate bar...
Drug use awareness
We were disappointed to see a series of incidents the past few weeks of anti-social behaviour around Chorleywood involving the use of NO2 (Nitrous Oxide), including multiple canisters being littered in the area and some minor damage to woodland. As a reminder, Nitrous...
Can you help conserve Philipshill Wood?
Your local woodland needs you! The Woodland Trust has been managing Philipshill Wood in Chorleywood for several years with the help of local volunteers, who have been instrumental in supporting important conservation work on site. The woodland is well used by people...
Threats to the Colne Valley Regional Park and recent breakthrough with government
The Colne Valley Regional Park (CVRP) is nationally important for wildlife, covering 110 km2 of countryside south of Chorleywood. Recently the CVRP Trust made a breakthrough in parliament on their campaign to Protect the CVRP. The Minister for Planning stated:...
Chess Smarter Water Catchment Project
"Smarter" in the title is about researching issues occurring in the Chess water catchment area. Its focus is on sustainability, what is getting into the water, and what to do about it. Thames Water is funding a major "citizen's science" project involving high quality...
Chorleywood is under threat !
Local artist Simon Stephenson has kindly helped us with a dramatic new poster, highlighting the pressures threatening Chorleywood. The government’s targets for new houses threaten the Green Belt around Chorleywood, and our lanes are under increasing pressure from the...
Chorleywood Parade Transformation
As you will no doubt have seen, the flowerbeds are really flourishing. It’s been heartening to see lots of honey and bumble bees feasting on the geraniums and the lavender. It’s taken a great deal of work and watering to get to this stage, and we’d like to say a huge...
What’s the LCWIP?!
We’ve learned some new jargon lately - thanks to the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan consultation. If you missed our special newsletter on it last Monday click here for a copy. The CRA will submit a detailed response. Click here to see our comments...
Bug Villa
An article by Ray Krystofiak "A few months ago, I was finding spiders around our flat, ants in our borders, wild bees and wasps near our roof and beetles queuing up on our patio attempting to invade our living space. Why was this happening on an ever-increasing scale...
Act. Now. Every Little Counts – the Climate emergency is here!
A local “COP” event, was hosted by Three Rivers to promote knowledge, exchange ideas, and act to mitigate adverse climate change. 150 or more wide-ranging participants saw a thought-provoking film “2040” which, despite all the grim alerts, offered hope – provided we change.
