The Chilterns National Landscape presents compelling opportunities for corporate investment in nature recovery, access to green space, sustainable land management and cultural heritage enhancement. Its chalk uplands, ancient beech woods and rich ecological networks deliver natural-capital returns aligned with corporate ESG and biodiversity goals.
Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in the Chilterns National Landscape:
In a nutshell...
Size: 83,300 ha
Population: ~80,000
Natural capital assets:
- Chalk Streams
- Chalk Grassland
- Farmland, hedgerows
- Ancient woodland
- Cultural and archaeological heritage
Governance: The Chilterns Conservation Board works with statutory and community partners to implement the Management Plan and coordinate landscape-scale initiatives.
Welcome to the Chilterns National Landscape
Stretching across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire, the Chilterns National Landscape is a mosaic of rolling chalk escarpments, ancient woodlands, wildflower-rich downlands and tranquil valleys. Home to globally-rare chalk streams and thriving woodlands, the landscape supports species-rich grasslands and provides vital ecosystem services near large population centres.
The Chilterns Conservation Board oversees implementation of a statutory Management Plan developed with local communities, landowners, conservation partners and public agencies. Key priorities include biodiversity enhancement, woodland and hedgerow restoration, sustainable farming integration, recreational access improvement and climate adaptation.
Investment opportunities for corporates include chalk stream restoration, woodland expansion, public access infrastructure, species recovery programmes and community education, all of which strengthen ESG reporting, regional wellbeing and long-term ecological resilience.
Natural capital assets and opportunities
Here are some of the key natural assets and opportunities:
Chalk escarpments & grasslands: globally rare habitats with biodiversity and carbon benefits.
Ancient woodlands: significant habitat for woodland species and climate adaptation.
Chalk streams: globally-scarce freshwater ecosystems supporting endangered species.
Connected rights-of-way network: over 2,000 km supporting recreation and wellbeing.
