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.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Gomm Valley
A small piece of scrub and chalk grassland - home to wildlife - on the urban fringe of High Wycombe.
Haymill Valley
A peaceful wildlife haven in an urban and built-up area, with reedbeds and woodland that all local people can enjoy.
Letcombe Valley
A lovely mix of chalk stream, woodland and chalk grassland creates a tranquil haven for wildlife and local people.
Exploring Letcombe Valley nature reserve
Take a virtual stroll around Letcombe Valley nature reserve and discover the wildlife along this rare chalk stream
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.
Letcombe Valley nature reserve celebrates its 10th anniversary!
Over the past 10 years volunteers at Letcombe Valley nature reserve have worked hard to create a haven for wildlife and people at the heart of their community
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.
Volunteers given Lifetime Achievement Awards for more than four decades’ combined work for wildlife
Two nature-loving volunteers have been given Lifetime Achievement Awards for their long-term work helping birds and other wildlife.
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species
Oakley Hill
Chiltern gentian is the star of this isolated and beautiful chalk downloand reserve, perched on the Chiltern escarpment.
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…