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
Think before you Stink!
Several Chorleywood residents recently woke up to the smell of sewage in their back yards, yuk! Thames Water responded quickly, and found a huge fatberg blocking the sewage pipe consisting of cooking fat, nappies, sanitary towels, wet wipes, ear buds, condoms,...
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.
Replacement Trees – where are they needed?
We were pleased to hear recently that TRDC has approved a motion to plant one native British stock tree for every tree removed by TRDC in the District due to poor health or planning needs, great news! Meanwhile, the trees in our verges are owned by HCC. We know...
River Chess and Sewage
We mentioned recently that Thames Water identified significant groundwater ingress points into Chesham's sewers. This extra water, on top of wet weather, adds to the frequency of sewage releases polluting the Chess. We’re pleased to say that Thames Water recently...
What’s so special about the River Chess?
We know many residents really love the River Chess; many also know it’s a rare example of the chalk streams environment. What does that mean? And why is it so ecologically valuable? Researchers at the School of Geography Queen Mary University of London have created...
