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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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Habitat banking investment scheme wins Government funding
BBOWT is thrilled to announce that its partnership project ‘The Wildlife Trusts' Habitat Banking Investment Model’ has been backed by the Government’s Natural Environment Investment Readiness…
Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
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…
Planning policy and the planning system in England and Wales
Find information about the planning system in England and Wales and what protection the planning system offers for wildlife in the UK.
Planning for nature
With ever increasing development pressures across Berks, Bucks and Oxon, we have to ensure that wildlife and ecological networks are fully considered within the planning system. This guidance helps local councillors on planning committees when considering the impact on biodiversity.
Planning advice
With ever-increasing development pressures across Berks, Bucks and Oxon, we have to ensure that wildlife and ecological networks are fully considered within the planning system.
Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
BBOWT is concerned that without amendments, the proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill will cause a huge backward step in environmental law.
Habitat banking
How to deliver biodiversity net gain and to create habitat banks to create huge new spaces for nature.
Responding to planning applications and consultations
At BBOWT we respond to thousands of planning applications per year to try and ensure that wildlife is protected. You can also help by responding to planning applications in areas where you think they present a threat to wildlife.
Planning and development: useful information
Find useful links and information about planning, development and law relating to wildlife in the UK.