Organisation aims / mission / values
- The Colne Valley Regional Park was established in 1967. To preserve areas suitable for leisure, recreation and conservation to the west of London, between Rickmansworth and Staines. Our six objectives are:. Landscape: To maintain and enhance the landscape, historic environment and waterscape of the park.
- Countryside: To safeguard the countryside of the Park from inappropriate development. Where development is permissible the Park will encourage the highest possible standards of design.
- Biodiversity: To conserve and enhance biodiversity through the protection and management of species, habitats and geological features in the Park.
- Recreation: To provide opportunities for countryside recreation and ensure that facilities are accessible to all.
- Rural Economy: To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy, including farming and forestry, underpinning the value of this precious area of countryside.
- Community: To encourage community participation including volunteering and environmental education, and promote the benefits of health and social well-being afforded by access to high quality green space.
Volunteers on a practical conservation day