Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
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Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
The Wildlife Trust's Water Policy Manager, Ali Morse explains the importance of wetlands for wildlife and people
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project Updates
Find the latest updates on our exciting wetland restoration project covering part of Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve. This project will improve the river for fish, make wetland habitats for breeding birds, and reconnect the river to its floodplains.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration and Fish Passage Project
Our new Wetland Restoration Project at Chimney Meadows is restoring precious habitats and making more space for nature.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project: online consultation feedback form
Use this form to give feedback to the Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project online public consultation.
Wild Banbury
The Wild Banbury project is all about enhancing urban habitats for wildlife, and bringing people into contact with nature. We are working at two key sites, Hanwell Brook Wetland and Spiceball Park, owned by Banbury Town Council. We are excited to announce that we have recently started work at a new site, part of the Mineral Railway. Find out more about volunteering and events in Banbury.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.
Wild thyme
The delightful fragrance of wild thyme can punctuate a summer walk over a chalk grassland. It forms low-growing mats with dense clusters of purple-pink flowers.
Wild privet
Wild privet is a shrub of hedgerows, woodlands and scrub, but is also a popular garden-hedge plant. It has white flowers in summer and matt-black berries in winter that are very poisonous.