Local Wildlife Sites
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…
Rare birds to get £230k home improvements - with their own security cameras
Home upgrade will include new pools, security cameras and anti-predator fencing on the Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire border.
Team Wilder story: Learning how to do a basic site survey
Lily O'Neill and the community team revisit Shabbington Nature Network to help them carry out a basic site survey and find out which plants are growing at one of their sites
Wildlife Gardening Workshop: Low Input Gardening and Wildlife Ponds - Sutton Courtenay, Monday 14 July
Learn how "less" can be "more" in gardening with our visiting expert, then find out for yourself the benefits a pond offers in your garden.
Why conservationists cut down trees
Josh explains why conservationists continue the centuries-old task of coppicing and the benefits it has for wildlife
BBOWT Photo Competition winners 2022 revealed
Winning photographers highlight mental health benefits of nature, young talent and conservation in action.
Go wild this Christmas and share your dinner with birds
Do small acts over holidays to stay connected with wildlife and feel the mental health benefits.
Vitamin N - using nature to help improve our wellbeing
30 Days Wild is the perfect opportunity to discover the health benefits of spending time in nature. Rob Gordon shares some of his top tips for relaxing in nature this June.
My Wild Kitchen
In 2021, Emily and her partner took on an allotment. It is an amazing space that has allowed Emily to be more sustainable whilst reaping the well-being benefits of nature. Their next plan is to…
Dare to be wild! New review says get long-lasting feel-good factor from 30 Days Wild
The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby evaluate the benefits of daily nature contact with 1,000 people over five years.
Health and Wellbeing
We need nature for our health and wellbeing. Find out how BBOWT offers opportunities for people to get closer to nature, and protects our wild places to ensure everyone has access to the wonderful benefits of time spent in nature.