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a precious gem River is one of the vital missing pieces of a
vast jigsaw for wildlife. Acquiring this land
Chimney Meadows is one of our most in the upper Thames would enable us to
treasured nature reserves. Saved and create one of the largest nature reserves
returned to its former glory 13 years in Oxfordshire.
ago, we now have the chance to rescue
adjoining farmland, creating the only Duxford Old River, with its dense hedgerows and river
nature reserve to span the River Thames
meanders is a tranquil haven where wildlife such as otters thrive.
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But its future is uncertain and we need your help to raise the
£220,000 to keep it safe. If successful we’ll let Mother Nature take
the lead, with just a little steer from us. BBOWT would maintain the
tranquility and beauty of this special place, while new backwaters
and a fish pass would improve conditions for fish to spawn and
insects to thrive, providing food for bats and birds.
Duxford Old River is at risk but together we can save it.
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