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Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species
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Some protection reinstated for at-risk Local Wildlife Sites
The Government has published a revised version of its National Planning Policy Framework which now includes some reinstated protection for Local Wildlife Sites following a campaign supported by 25…
Reflections on: the impact of Covid-19 for BBOWT
Estelle Bailey, Chief Executive of BBOWT, reflects on the impacts of Covid-19 on our work for local wildlife and people
Third runway at Heathrow will have impacts for Berks and Bucks wildlife says BBOWT
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is deeply concerned about the impacts for wildlife of the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport, following the announcement today of a third runway at…
BBOWT dismayed at government's HS2 decision
On behalf of all the wildlife that will be destroyed by HS2, we are dismayed that the Prime Minister has decided to give the go ahead to the environmentally disastrous project.
BBOWT's response to HS2 clearance works at Calvert Jubilee
We have met with representatives of HS2 to make it clear that the scale and timing of the works will have a devastating effect on wildlife and that BBOWT opposes the proposals as they stand.
BBOWT comments on HS2 Ltd's Green Corridor Vision
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust welcomes the aspiration from HS2 Ltd to create a green corridor along the route of HS2, and we certainly hope that it will create more wildlife habitats…
Wildlife trust identifies potentially devastating impacts of Oxford to Cambridge Expressway on wildlife and natural environment
The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust has identified the likely impacts of the Government’s proposed Oxford to Cambridge Expressway corridors on designated wildlife sites and the natural…
Fundraise for BBOWT
Whether you fancy organising a bake sale, running an event at your school, taking on a Tough Mudder, or even doing a marathon, you can help raise essential funds for BBOWT and make a real difference. The money you raise will go directly to our vital work looking after local wildlife.
BBOWT dismayed at HS2 destruction of Calvert Jubilee nature reserve
We are dismayed to discover that HS2 are destroying parts of our precious Calvert Jubilee nature reserve.
BBOWT helps create secret wildlife garden
Volunteers transformed abandoned space into a green haven in six months.
Behind the scenes with BBOWT
Tackling invasive plants, meeting the ponies and discovering what it takes to protect local wildlife during a week's work experience with BBOWT