News and events

News and events

Simon Smith delivers his closing speech at the Big Chalk Conference to a room of conservationists and delegates. The audience listens attentively, united in their commitment to protecting chalk landscapes and biodiversity.

Wrapping up the Big Chalk Conference – a huge success!

A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making our first ever Big Chalk Conference a resounding success! Over the three days, we were inspired by incredible insights, landscapes, partners and, ultimately, a shared passion for nature's recovery.

Professor Sir John Lawton reminded us that Big Chalk is "THE largest landscape-level conservation initiative in the UK.” Simon Smith from the Cotswolds National Landscape called it “the largest gathering of conservationists in one room”, and Joanna Lewis from Wiltshire Wildlife Trust captured the spirit of the event and this amazing partnership: “There is no limit to what we can achieve if we’re prepared not to take the credit for it.”

The next chapter promises to be our most impactful yet, and we’re excited to continue this journey with the support of our Big Chalk community and both existing and new partners.

Exciting times lie ahead for Big Chalk - read more in our Chair’s blog on Entering a New Era of Growth and Collaboration.

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