£50,000 new year boost for Oxfordshire wildlife

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News from the RSPB site

The year has started on a high for Oxfordshire's wildlife thanks to a £50,000 boost from Biffaward, a major environmental fund.

Wetland birds, dragonflies and water voles are just some of the wildlife that will benefit from the funding at the RSPB's Otmoor nature reserve, Beckley.

More than 200 shallow pools and a large lagoon with 30 islands will be created this year by the RSPB.

Biffaward is one of the most respected Landfill Communities Fund schemes and has awarded nearly £100 million to worthwhile projects since 1997. This is the first funding towards Otmoor.

David Wilding, RSPB Otmoor warden, said: 'Biffaward's contribution to nature conservation in the county is essential. Their support is another big step forward to making the reserve something very special.'

Martin Bettington, Chairman of Biffaward, said: 'It is vital that our natural environment is supported and allowed to flourish. We are delighted to be able to help by awarding funding to the RSPB for its valuable work in Oxfordshire.'

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[Chocky]

This is really good news. Thanks for that Robert