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HAVE YOUR SAY ON KEEPING THE CHILTERNS SPECIAL The Chilterns countryside is valued for its beauty, nature and tranquillity, but what’s the best way to care for it? The Chilterns Conservation Board has put together a Plan which sets out what needs to be done to look after the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from tiny pollinating insects, to ancient bluebell woods, to the 2000km of footpaths and bridleways for everyone to enjoy. The Board would like your help to get the Plan right and is giving the public a chance to have their say. You might be concerned about climate change or the loss of hedgerow trees, perhaps it’s the impact of housing and infrastructure development, or the loss of wildlife due to the poor condition of chalk streams. If you have concerns about the area, or you have ideas for how best to protect it and use it, we want to hear from you. The new Plan covers a range of issues from biodiversity and wildlife conservation to looking after the special character of the Chilterns villages, managing access and recreation and helping local businesses to thrive. By law a Plan must be produced every five years to guide the management of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. “The Chilterns is a haven for people and nature in a busy part of the country and we want to care for it, for everyone. for ever,” says Sue Holden, Chief Officer of the Chilterns Conservation Board. “The plan is for anyone who cares for this incredible place which is why we want to hear from as many people as possible, even if you only have time to tell us if you agree with the Vision on page 14” The Chilterns Management Plan 2019-2024 can be viewed, and comments submitted, at: www.chilternsaonb.org/ management-plan-review The consultation will close on 31st December 2018 Once the consultation has closed all responses will be taken into consideration and used to shape the final Management Plan and supporting documentation. The Plan will be published in Spring 2019. The Chilterns Conservation Board, The Lodge, Station Road, Chinnor, Oxon OX39 4HA 01844 355500 | [email protected] | www.chilternsaonb.org Calling all artisan producers and crafty entrepreneurs Antique & Modern Furniture Repair Please get in touch to discuss how we can work together in 2019 Chair Caning & Re-gluing Email natalie@ hiyabucks.com for info Chiltern Restoration French Polishing & Modern Spray Finishes Re-upholstery (Traditional & Modern) Dining Tables Re-polished Onsite Work & Delivery Service Tel: [phone] Web: www.chilternrestoration.co.uk Email: [email protected] hiyabucks.com | 35