Country Parks Season's highlights and news
Category: Season's highlights
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Behind the scenes in our country parks. From tree to bench.
Go behind the scenes in Black Park Country Park with Josh, one of our Rangers, and find out more about the life cycle of our benches.
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Grey Squirrel Management
Grey squirrels can cause significant damage to woodland trees through bark stripping, affecting the long-term health of our woodlands. High populations can also put pressure on native wildlife, including nesting birds. Responsible squirrel management helps protect trees, support biodiversity and create healthier habitats for wildlife.
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Forestry works in our country parks
Throughout autumn 2026, forestry works will commence across our country parks. You can find out more about where forestry works are taking place and why it is important to manage our woodlands.
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Autumn in our country parks
As autumn approaches, our country parks are the perfect place to make memories. From Halloween fun at Black Park Country Park, to exploring walks and trails at Langley Park Country Park, or popping into Denham Country Park for a coffee, our country parks have something for everyone this autumn.
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Caring for our trees
Have you ever wondered why we manage our country park woodlands? Our country park woodlands are important for visitors, biodiversity, and are a historic feature in the landscape of Buckinghamshire.
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Sakura Cherry trees in Black Park Country Park
In 2021, Sakura Cherry Trees were planted in Black Park Country Park, with the help of our practical conservation volunteers, as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project.
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Why our country parks are a great filming location
Buckinghamshire Council’s Country Parks have been used as a setting for film and television productions for many years. From Hammer Horrors and Carry On films, through to James Bond and Harry Potter. Our filming officer, talks about filming in the country parks.
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Four Seasons Café in Black Park
Have you visited our new café in Black Park Country Park yet? Our stunning new Four Seasons café building is now open to the public daily, serving hot food, including fresh handmade pizzas, alongside a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, and hot and cold drinks.
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Meet Jake, our Visitor Services Ranger
Buckinghamshire Council’s Country Parks are visited by over 1 million visitors every year and our Rangers are key to delivering excellent customer service for our visitors. Jake, one of our Rangers, talks about his role in managing the country parks.
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