Many apologies for not letting everyone know that we are having to do yet more tree works on Rays Hill. Part of the works have been done over the last two days and the rest is scheduled for next week as long as the cherry picker gets here on time. I really hope this is the last work needed up there for the foreseeable future but when the tree surveys are done I have no choice but to deal with anything that could cause a danger on the road.
Several people have asked how to tell where the boundary of the common meets their property. If you have a hedge, anything in that line belongs to you not the common. The original commons registration documents state that hedges are not meant to be included. It makes sense as Commons were not meant to be enclosed. Christine Stott.
42 hectares of common land in the midst of the Chiltern AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty)
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Blog posts by HCCPS on and around Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons. Find out how local conservation volunteers are helping Commons to improve natural habitat for Owls, aquatic life and the native wildflowers of the Chiltern Hills.
Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons
42 hectares of common land in the midst of the Chiltern AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty)
Hawridge and Cholesbury commons covers 42 hectares of privately owned common land and is designated as a Local Wildlife Site.
The owner and Hawridge and Cholesbury Preservation Society manage the commons for the benefit of the local community and visitors whilst maintaining a healthy habitat for the local flora, fauna and wild life. Areas of acidic soil support heather communities and the Preservation Society is working on increasing the heather coverage. There are two ponds and the commons are notable for fungi and apple trees.
The commons are enjoyed by walkers and horse riders alike. Whilst the local cricket club and pitch situated at the north west end provides a focal point on many a summers day.
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