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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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…
BBOWT announces new Chair and Trustees
The Trust is delighted to announce its new Chair and two new Trustees.
Plaice
Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.
BBOWT issues claim against government over the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway
Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust is dissatisfied with government lawyers’ response to our pre-action protocol letter of 27 September, regarding the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway, so today we…
High Court accepts BBOWT's claim against the government over OxCam Expressway
The High Court has accepted Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) claim against the government regarding the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway at an oral hearing at the High Court today.
Team Wilder story: Creating a wildlife oasis at Launton Grange Care Home
Residents at Launton Grange Care Home decided to create a wildlife oasis in their grounds, winning an award for their efforts!
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
Creeping jenny
Creeping jenny is a low-growing plant of wet grasslands, riverbanks, ponds and wet woods. It has cup-like, yellow flowers and is a popular choice for garden ponds.
My hair of the dog
After a Friday night out on the town, James and Claire love a brisk morning walk at Newlands Corner to blow away the cobwebs.
Café supporting people living with dementia makes a welcome return to Thatcham
The Nature Memories Café, run by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), relaunched its monthly sessions this autumn.
Family activity: how to make a nature table
Find out about collecting and displaying your seasonal nature finds with Claire!