The 30th of November 2016 marks 15 years of the Lower
Windrush Valley Project so we’re celebrating some of the project’s achievements
so far…
Launch
of LWVP in 2001
The official launch of the LWVP was held on 30 November 2001 at
Ducklington Village Hall.
Nature
Reserves and Bird Hides
Standlake Common bird hides installed in December 2003
Rushy
Common bird hide completed in October 2010
Official opening of Rushy Common and Tar Lakes in May 2011
Green hay spreading at Standlake in 2013
Footpaths
Creation of the Windrush Path (Witney to Hardwick and Standlake to
Newbridge)
Windrush Path Mosaic Trail officially launched in June 2006
Research
and Monitoring
Over 30000 species records
Ecological Survey of 40 Lakes in the Lower Windrush Valley in 2004. The
findings showed that this complex of lakes is an extremely valuable wetland
resource. Over 300 plant and invertebrate species are recorded.
Project entitled “Grasslands in
the Lower Windrush” completed in 2011. The project aimed to find out more about
the grassland habitats in the Lower Windrush Valley to inform delivery of UK
BAP targets for Lowland Meadow and Floodplain Grazing Marsh.
Community
Involvement and Education
Over 40 events held including talks, training and family events
Working with Stanton Harcourt Primary School to create a safe and
wildlife friendly school pond
Clean Water for Wildlife survey
carried out in Spring 2016 with 90 sites tested by over 40 volunteers.
Volunteering – Over 3800 hours
contributed since 2012
What a fantastic and successful project, long may it continue and thank you to all that are involved in creating and managing these fantastic reserves, they are an absolute pleasure to visit and an important refuge for our wonderful wildlife.
ReplyDeleteA real privalage to live here in Standlake and benefit from this brilliant project and a great place to see so much wildlife thriving.
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