Member of the Chilterns Conservation Board, Secretary of State appointed.
Chair of the Chilterns Commons Network, serving the 187 registered commons in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Member of the Chiltern Society from its conception, founder of its Rights of Way group. Successful claimant of 11 definitive Rights of Way in fenced woodland in the Chilterns following a 10 year campaign (1987-1997).
Active in local parish council and Downley Common Preservation Society (both affiliated to the Open Spaces Society) in building community identity and pride, including village walk, Downley Day Fete, November 5th procession and bonfire, village map and village beacon, all involving the common.