Burford Road verge designated as nature reserve in Witney
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive
A roadside verge in Witney has been designated a nature reserve to support wildflowers and wildlife.
A roadside verge in Witney has been designated a Road Verge Nature Reserve by Oxfordshire County Council, joining approximately 57 existing reserves across Oxfordshire.
The stretch along Burford Road will no longer be regularly mowed, allowing it to grow naturally. This creates space for a greater variety of plants and provides valuable food and habitat for local wildlife.
The verge already supports wildflowers such as great mullein, musk mallow, knapweed and woolly thistle. New signage has been installed so that passers-by can learn more about the species growing there and observe them more closely.
How it is being reported
- Oxfordshire roadside verge becomes haven for wildlifeBurford Road in Witney has been designated a Road Verge Nature Reserve by Oxfordshire County Council.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 13:00
- Oxfordshire roadside verge becomes haven for wildlifeBurford Road in Witney has been designated a Road Verge Nature Reserve by Oxfordshire County Council.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 13:00
In this story: Witney · Burford Road · Oxfordshire County Council · Witney Town Council · Oxfordshire
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