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Chalk streams are an internationally rare habitat confined mainly to England and north west Europe.
With their crystal clear waters and stable conditions, chalk streams support many plants and
animals. They are home to some of the UK’s most threatened species, such as water voles and
white-clawed crayfish.
In the Chilterns, chalk streams are a characteristic of the landscape, adding to the beauty
and diversity of this special area. They include the Ver, Gade, Bulbourne, Chess, Misbourne,
Hughenden Stream, Wye and Hamble Brook.
Led by the Chilterns Conservation Board, the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project is a partnership
of statutory agencies, local authorities and voluntary bodies committed to the conservation
and enhancement chalk streams in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and to
encourage enjoyment and understanding of them. The Project has the following objectives:
· Raising awareness of the importance of chalk streams and the need to
conserve them
· Giving advice to landowners and managers on riverside management
· Practical conservation to improve the streams for wildlife
· Carrying our surveys to assess the quality of wildlife habitats and locate
rare species
· Providing education resources for schools to help children understand
the chalk stream environment
· Improving physical access to the streams where appropriate, and providing
information about their special qualities
If you would like to find out more about the Project please visit the Chiltern Conservation
Board’s website http://www.chilternsaonb.org/caring/chalk_streams_project.html
Education CD-ROM
The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project has produced an education pack for schools on the special
features, wildlife and history of Chilterns chalk streams. The pack consists of a CD ROM and booklet and is available free to schools and other education facilities. If you would like a copy please contact the Chilterns Conservation Board.
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