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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Nature Reserve

Letcombe Valley

A lovely mix of chalk stream, woodland and chalk grassland creates a tranquil haven for wildlife and local people.

Nature Reserve

Glyme Valley

Set on a south-facing slope running down to the River Glyme, this reserve is a remaining fragment of limestone grassland in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

Nature Reserve

Gomm Valley

A small piece of scrub and chalk grassland - home to wildlife - on the urban fringe of High Wycombe.

Nature Reserve

Haymill Valley

A peaceful wildlife haven in an urban and built-up area, with reedbeds and woodland that all local people can enjoy.

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Bernwood Forest and Ray Valley Living Landscape

This large area between Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury covers 48,400 hectares of woodland, mixed farmland and floodplain meadows across the boundary between Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Since 1981 BBOWT has been buying and restoring floodplain meadows in the upper reaches of the River Ray, and working with neighbouring farmers to create a stronghold for wading birds including curlew.
Species

Lily-of-the-valley

A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.

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Local Wildlife Sites

Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species