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Meadow Farm is a precious remnant of an ancient ridge and furrow landscape, where meadows full of colourful wildflowers support a wealth of wildlife.

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News archive

March, 2012

Latest news about wildlife issues, what we're doing and how you can get involved…

  • The Government and Wildlife

    Friday 30th March, 2012

    Heather flowering by BBOWT

    The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), announced just after the Budget and which has immediate effect across the English planning system, puts the responsibility for protecting wildlife sites from development on local councils and local communities.

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  • HS2 latest news. Wildlife Trust issues complaint to EC

    Monday 26th March, 2012

    HS2: The countryside under threat by Helen Walsh/www.lonelycottage.co.uk

    Wildlife Trust raises complaint with European Commission over UK Government’s decision on High Speed Rail

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  • Natural Capital Committee chair is a keen local wildlife supporter

    Wednesday 21st March, 2012

    Cowslips at Chimney Meadows by Jim Asher

    Professor Dieter Helm from the University of Oxford and an honorary vice-president of the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has been appointed the independent Chair of the new Natural Capital Committee, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today (21 March).

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  • Greenham and Crookham Commons come alive this spring

    Friday 9th March, 2012

    Lapwing by Gillian Day

    The beautiful sounds of bird song are being heard across Greenham and Crookham Commons as the bird nesting season begins.

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