Chimney Meadows nature reserve by Colin Williams
What we do
BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation in the region concerned with all aspects of nature conservation.
We give wildlife a helping hand to ensure it thrives in our three counties. As well as managing our nature reserves, this includes monitoring species and running special projects to support declining species such as water voles, or threatened habitats such as chalk grassland. We also advise other landowners about how to care for habitats and species.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Wildlife conservation
We work to protect wildlife on our own nature reserves and beyond our boundaries.
Greenham Common by James Osmond
Living Landscapes
We manage 5 Living Landscapes to make more, bigger, better, and joined up wildlife sites.
Bluebell and bee by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
Nature matters
We campaign to give nature a voice, and ensure nature's value is recognised.
Developments done well can include good features for wildlife such as areas of wild flowers. Photo by Kieron Huston
Planning advice
We make sure that wildlife is fully considered within the planning system.
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