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We will bring nature into urban areas.
Taylor Wimpey
Message from the CEO and Chair
This Strategic Plan for 2016-2021 sets out Central to the Plan is the urgent need
an exciting new approach for the work of to build more strong partnerships
the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust. to make this vision a reality: farmers,
Never has it been more important to be house-builders, construction firms,
ambitious and focused in our work. water and energy companies, health and
The Plan is designed to restore nature education providers, local authorities,
so that our wildlife habitats are ‘more, other charities, government agencies
bigger, better and joined’. A new and more.
goal has been set to increase We are committed to ensuring
the area of unprotected Society is we build up our abilities so
wildlife-rich land in our three changing that BBOWT can succeed and
counties from 6.9% to 10% stays relevant to a changing
by 2030. A healthy natural and so are we society and changing economic
environment is not only good landscape. We will do all we can
for wildlife but provides us with to ensure that people recognise
clean water, pollinates our crops, and value nature’s benefits to
conserves soils, and reduces flooding. society and the economy. Over the next
Even this is not enough. We also need five years, with the support of our loyal
to get people involved and empower members, BBOWT will play a leading
them to take action for wildlife. We will role in securing an environment rich in
inspire more people of all ages and wildlife, valued by all.
backgrounds to understand and value
the natural world.
Portraits: Ric Mellis
Estelle Bailey Clive Booth
Estelle Bailey Sir Clive Booth
Chief Executive Chair
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