Six Oxfordshire nature projects to restore habitats and rare trees

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 17:32 · Archive

Six major nature recovery projects are being developed across Oxfordshire to restore rare trees, wildflower meadows and vital habitats.

Six major nature recovery projects are being developed across Oxfordshire as part of a wider environmental vision, following publication of the county's Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The projects include efforts to reintroduce the black poplar, Britain's rarest tree, to Oxfordshire's floodplains, and the restoration of chalk grassland in the Cotswolds.

The Oxfordshire Local Nature Partnership is leading the effort, which includes 15 projects in total, with six already highlighted for further development. Other initiatives include the Evenlode landscape recovery project, which focuses on restoring habitats, soil health and waterways without reducing food production. In Eynsham, the Thames Valley wildflower meadow restoration project aims to bring back vital grassland habitats, whilst the Ock and Thame landscape recovery scheme will deliver benefits for people, farming and nature. A further scheme aims to reconnect the Bernwood, Otmoor and Ray areas.

Counsillor Laura Gordon, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for environment and economy, said the projects are 'built to last, with trusted partnerships, and plans to sustain their impacts well beyond any single funding cycle'. She added that the council will continue working to help the projects unlock the specific delivery funding and investments they need.

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• Six Oxfordshire nature projects to restore rare trees and vital habitatsSix major nature recovery projects are being developed across Oxfordshire as part of a wider environmental vision.Oxfordshire Guardian · 24 Oct, 17:24
• Six Oxfordshire nature projects to restore rare trees and vital habitatsSix major nature recovery projects are being developed across Oxfordshire as part of a wider environmental vision.Oxford Mail · 24 Oct, 17:24

In this story: Oxfordshire · Oxfordshire County Council · Oxfordshire Local Nature Partnership · Laura Gordon · Eynsham · Cotswolds

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