 Lower Windrush Valley Project
Over the last 50 years the Lower Windrush Valley has been extensively modified by mineral extraction with large areas of the riverside pasture transformed into a mosaic of lakes. Working closely with mineral operators, landowners, environmental organisations and the community, the Lower Windrush Valley Project co-ordinates, implements and helps manage projects that aim to improve the landscape, biodiversity and public access of this special piece of countryside.
Activities and services:
- Developing and managing landscape, biodiversity and public access projects
- Raising public awareness, understanding and involvement in the diverse issues that influence the environment of the valley by running events and producing interpretative material
- Providing a central focus for environmental initiatives being undertaken in the valley through the co-ordination of the Lower Windrush Valley Forum who meet twice a year (one field visit and one indoor to debate the issues)
Geographic coverage: The Lower Windrush Valley lies to the south east of Witney, in West Oxfordshire. The project area covers 28km2 of the floodplain of the River Windrush from Witney to its confluence with the River Thames at Newbridge
Key contacts
Alison Hopewell, Project Officer Email: alisonh@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Notes:
For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed.
M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge
NL - Newsletter
This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities.
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