Three Oxfordshire projects win biodiversity awards

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Three Oxfordshire community projects have been highly commended in the CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award, which recognises wildlife-friendly gardening and habitat creation in the Thames and Chilterns region. The award was created to mark the 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Greener Henley was commended for its flagship 'Nature Squared' project, which encourages residents and organisations to plant one square metre of pollinator-friendly space, aiming to create 5,000 square metres of connected habitat by 2030. Judges highlighted the group's 'wide range of projects', planning and monitoring, and 'evident strong local involvement'. The group also manages meadowland, runs a Tree Trail, and has achieved 'Bee Friendly Town' status.

Mill Lane Community Garden in Chinnor was built on land originally rejected by a developer. It features pollinator-friendly flower beds, native planting, and wildlife habitats including a bee hotel and slow-worm mat. Local residents can visit and chat to volunteers, and the Little Greens Club, which helps children learn about nature, meets there regularly. Judges praised the project for its 'tangible success in gardening for biodiversity'.

Uffington Community Garden, established in 2012, was also highly commended in the scheme.

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Three Oxfordshire projects praised in biodiversity awardsPart of the Thames and Chilterns in Bloom scheme, the CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award recognises efforts in wildlife-friendly gardening.Oxfordshire Guardian · 11 Oct, 13:12
Three Oxfordshire projects praised in biodiversity awardsPart of the Thames and Chilterns in Bloom scheme, the CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award recognises efforts in wildlife-friendly gardening.Oxford Mail · 11 Oct, 13:12

In this story: Campaign to Protect Rural England · Royal Horticultural Society · Greener Henley · Mill Lane Community Garden · Uffington Community Garden · Chinnor · Henley · Uffington

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