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Our winter visitors are here!
Come and see the ducks, geese and swans at our wetland reserves.
Come and explore the
Wetland Wonderland
of
College Lake nature reserve.
Discover how many different species of birds are here this winter.
Go to the
What's On pages
for other guided walks and wildlife events in January, February and March.
HS2 will blast through wildlife sites
Wildlife Trust CEO Philippa Lyons gives
her reaction
to the decision to go ahead with HS2 through Bucks and Oxon.
"It is an utter disgrace the Government continues to dismiss the impacts of this route on vulnerable wildlife."
More than 2,000 BBOWT members responded to the consultation last year.
BBOWT pledges to continue to fight for wildlife along the route.
Read more...
NEW! College Lake Guide Book
Available now, this beautifully illustrated guide to the nature reserve shows the trails, wildlife habitats and how to discover the history of this flooded chalk quarry.
Buy your copy from the Welcome Desk, and make the most of your visit to
College Lake nature reserve.
Berkshire community and conservation groups bid for Dorothy Morley Conservation Awards
Are you involved in conservation projects that benefit wildlife and people in Berkshire?
If so you could receive a £1000 award to help fund your next venture.
Dorothy Morley Conservation Awards application form and information.
Government threat to EU Habitats and Birds Directives
The Government is to review the Habitats and Birds Directives, which form the cornerstone of Europe's nature conservation
policy.
Wildlife Trusts and other environmental NGOs
believe the Government needs an economic model that accounts properly for our natural capital.
Read more...
The Wildlife Trusts
call for changes to National Policy Planning Framework.
Thames Basin Heaths SPA protected
We welcome the Government's decision to protect vulnerable wildlife on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.
Read more...
Our views
on the National Planning Policy Framework proposals and the Natural Environment White Paper.
Coastal wildlife habitats will continue to be damaged,
while consultation on Marine Conservation Zones continues.
Read
The Wildlife Trusts' response
to the Government's announcement on Marine Conservation Zones.
Congratulations to Steve Backshall
The Live 'n' Deadly TV presenter was named Presenter of the Year in the
BAFTA Children's Awards.
Steve's popular
Deadly 60
series won the Factual award.
Steve is President
of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, and s
ays we all have a responsibility to protect our wildlife.
Watch Steve
on a recent visit to College Lake.
Badger cull decision
The Government has announced two pilot badger cull trials to take place in autumn 2012.
Read more in
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Share your photos on our Flickr group
Post photos of your favourite local wildlife moments to our
Flickr group
.
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BBOWT reaction to HS2
decision
New environmental education centre
is taking shape at Woolley Firs in Berkshire.
Recycle
for Wildlife
Old mobile phones, printer cartridges & cars can raise money for BBOWT
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