New Oxford Urban Nature Map highlights city's green spaces

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive

The Oxford Urban Nature Map, launched on 19 November, showcases the city's rivers, meadows, woodlands and wildlife-rich spaces.

The Oxford Urban Nature Map was launched on 19 November to encourage people to explore the natural world within the city. Created by independent publisher and social enterprise Urban Good, the map showcases parks, nature reserves, walking routes and hidden green spaces across Oxford.

Charlie Peel, founder of Urban Good and creator of the map, said Oxford has 'an extraordinary natural landscape woven through it', adding that he wanted to create something people could 'spread out on the table, discover a place you've never heard of, and set off on an adventure'.

The reverse side of the map features the Oxford Urban Nature Atlas, an illustrated guide packed with ideas for seasonal exploration, from woodland walks and family outings to wildlife spotting and volunteering. The atlas also introduces practical ways to help nature thrive through food growing, wildlife recording, gardening and volunteering. Kate Raworth, creator of Doughnut Economics and an Oxford resident, praised the map for bringing 'the essence of Oxford's nature to the fore'.

The map is priced at £9 and is available online and through independent retailers.

How it is being reported

• New map reveals Oxford's hidden green spaces and wildlifeLaunched on Thursday, November 19, the Oxford Urban Nature Map highlights the city’s rivers, meadows, woodlands and wildlife-rich spaces.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Nov, 05:00
• New map reveals Oxford's hidden green spaces and wildlifeLaunched on Thursday, November 19, the Oxford Urban Nature Map highlights the city’s rivers, meadows, woodlands and wildlife-rich spaces.Oxford Mail · 15 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Oxford · Urban Good · Charlie Peel · Kate Raworth

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