Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

BBOWT (formerly BBONT) Charity no.: 204330

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 47 Wildlife Trusts working across Britain to achieve the shared aim of securing a better future for wildlife. It was established in 1959 by local ecologists who could see the extent of harm being done to the wonderfully rich natural environment of the three counties. To date BBOWT has more than 1,300 active volunteers and over 50,000 members.

BBOWT’s vision is to create a region rich in wildlife and appreciated by all.  We aim to:

•  inspire, encourage and support people to take action for wildlife

•  buy, create and manage nature reserves to safeguard species and habitats

• work in partnership to conserve and enhance wildlife in the wider countryside and urban areas.

Activities and services:

M NL

• The Trust manages 80 nature reserves around the three counties.  These act like 'reservoirs' from which wildlife can spread back in the wider countryside
• A programme of wildlife walks, illustrated talks, reserve work parties and events helps people to find out about nature conservation
• BBOWT lobbies decision makers and aims to influence local and regional plans and policies
• The Trust encourages landowners, including farmers, local authorities and industry to manage their land in a wildlife-friendly way
• The Trust's Community Wildlife Officers work with local groups to develop Community Nature Reserves

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Key contacts:

Tel: 01865 775476 Fax: 01865 711301 Website: www.bbowt.org.uk

Notes:

Registered charity number: 1131540. © 2008-2010