About
Short-eared owl by Ben Hall/2020VISION
We stand up for wildlife.
We are the only voluntary organisation in the region concerned with all aspects of nature conservation. Our three counties have suffered from 70 years of habitat destruction. We can help nature recover, but we rely on the support of our members to create an environment rich in wildlife, valued by all.
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Who we are
The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. Since 1959 we have worked with local people to make Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire rich in wildlife and protect special places for generations to come.
Our team of 150 staff is supported by 1,800 volunteers, who work together to help nature's recovery. We are governed by our Board of Trustees, who oversee the governance and strategic leadership of the Trust. We receive no core governmental funding: our work is made possible by the generosity of our members and other supporters.
What we do
Our vision is an environment rich in wildlife, valued by all. Our mission is to create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside, and inspire our communities to act for nature. Find out more about our work below.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Wildlife conservation
We work to give wildlife a helping hand across the three counties. This includes monitoring species and running projects to support declining species such as water voles, and threatened habitats such as chalk grassland.
Sydlings Copse by Andy Fairbairn
Nature reserves
We look after more than 80 nature reserves spanning more than 2,500 hectares. Our nature reserves are central to our work to secure a better future for wildlife.
Greenham Common by James Osmond
Living Landscapes
We work with other landowners to create Living Landscapes for the benefit of wildlife and people. Large-scale projects bring large-scale benefits for wildlife.
Badger vaccination by Tom Marshall
Nature matters
We run campaigns to save precious habitats and vulnerable species. We work with politicians, planners and members of the public to make sure nature's value is recognised, and to influence policy and decisions affecting wildlife.
Hedgehog by Tom Marshall
Wildlife and planning
We offer advice to individuals, planners, developers and landowners about how to protect and enhance gardens and habitats for wildlife. Our advice has influenced more than 3,000 hectares of land for the benefit of wildlife.
Find out more about our work
Watch highlights from our work last year, or keep up to date by reading our news, blogs and publications.
Read our latest blogs
Wild Trax: young people working together for wildlife
The Wild Trax youth project aimed to get young people aged 11 to 18, living in Tring and Aylesbury, to enjoy the outdoors, develop new…
Ramblings from Finemere Wood
Charlotte Karmali brings the latest news from the volunteers at Finemere Wood.
Guest blog: Natural solutions to the climate crisis
Will Parsons, The Wildlife Trusts’ public affairs officer, reveals the role natural habitats play in tackling the climate crisis.
News about our work
Adults encouraged to get ‘Wild at Heart’ at College Lake
Adults are being given the chance to get closer to nature at College Lake in Tring.
BBOWT dismayed at government's HS2 decision
On behalf of all the wildlife that will be destroyed by HS2, we are dismayed that the Prime Minister has decided to give the go ahead to…
Thousands ask Prime Minister to stop and re-think HS2
High speed rail plans risk devastating environmental damage
Join in with our work
As a voluntary organisation, we rely on the support of our members and volunteers to help us protect wildlife in our area. Find out how you can join in.
Spring in your Step Family Trail
Nature Discovery Centre ,
Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane,
Lower Way
, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU
Small is Beautiful Moss Walk at Snelsmore Common
Snelsmore Common Country Park,
4 miles north-west of Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ (nearest, Mary Hare School opposite)
Wild Fowl Walk - College Lake
Being accountable
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. We have made a public Promise to adhere to best practice, honesty, transparency, clarity and accountability in all fundraising activity, enabling you to give with confidence.
If you have any concerns about the way we fundraise, we encourage you to get in touch with your feedback. Please do so by contacting George Murray, Head of Marketing at the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust. Read our Complaints Procedure here. If we cannot resolve your complaint, we accept the authority of the the Fundraising Regulator to make a final adjudication.