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14/10/2026

Help save Oxfordshire’s Black Poplar.

We're launching a new fundraising campaign with Sw~Ox to save the county's Black Poplar.

With only 50 specimens still known to exist in the Thames Valley surveying, DNA testing and intervention is needed to recover the iconic population.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-restore-oxfordshires-black-poplar

29/09/2026

Next deadline for grants to restore nature or to connect the community to nature is 5th October 2026. Please do contact [email protected] before completing the application form to check eligibility of your organisation and your project.

20/07/2026

🌿 Why are we putting up more fences for nature?*🌼

For many years, grant-funded fences and hedges were designed to protect people while helping them enjoy and connect with nature. Increasingly, however, we are funding projects where fences play a vital role in protecting wildlife and habitats themselves.

From safeguarding rare orchids from grazing livestock, to giving wildflowers a chance to recover from deer browsing, and protecting sensitive ponds from disturbance by dogs, these simple barriers are helping some of our most vulnerable species survive and thrive.

Our latest blog explores how conservation fencing is being used across Oxfordshire to:

✅ Protect rare Military Orchids
✅ Restore species-rich meadows
✅ Reduce damage from deer grazing
✅ Safeguard ponds and wetland wildlife

Sometimes a small fence can make a big difference for nature.

📖 Read the full article here : https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/why-fences-matter/

13/07/2026

🐄🌼 Why grazing matters for nature 🌼🐑

Grazing might look like a simple, everyday activity—but in the world of conservation, it’s a powerful tool for protecting and restoring our landscapes.

Carefully managed grazing helps keep habitats open, stops dominant plants taking over, and creates the diverse mix of vegetation that wildlife depends on. It can even help rare plants and wildflowers thrive by giving them space, light and the right conditions to grow 🌱

From supporting insects and birds to maintaining species-rich grasslands, grazing animals play a vital role in keeping nature balanced and thriving. 🦋🐦

👉 Find out more about the importance of grazing in conservation and how TOE funding allows grazing in hard to reach grasslands :
https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/the-importance-of-grazing-in-conservation

Nature recovery is about working +with+ natural processes - and grazing is a perfect example of that in action. 💚

This TOE grant for virtual fencing cattle collars at Hinksey Heights alkaline fen were funded by Grundon Waste Management Ltd through the Landfill Communities Fund

06/07/2026

🌱 **From funding… to real impact.** 🌱

Ever wondered what happens after a grant is awarded? At the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment, funding is just the beginning.

Behind every project is a story of communities taking action, habitats being restored, and wildlife given the space to thrive. From improving green spaces and boosting biodiversity, to helping people reconnect with nature - these grants are making a lasting difference where it matters most.

It’s proof that when you invest in local ideas, you create meaningful, long-term change for both people and nature. 💚

👉 See how funding is being turned into real-world impact by TOE and see how many funders are needed to support Curlew recovery on the Upper Thames over how many years :
https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/from-funding-to-impact/

If you are looking to fund nature recovery help us drive change through focussed funding via TOE's grant schemes.

29/06/2026

We’re excited to share that the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE) has awarded new grants to support species recording projects. These projects are helping build a clearer picture of our local wildlife and where it needs support most.

From tracking rare species to strengthening biodiversity data, these projects play a vital role in protecting and restoring our natural environment. 🌍

Community groups, volunteers and conservation organisations are at the heart of this work—collecting the evidence needed to guide action and safeguard nature for future generations.

👉 Read more about the funded projects and their impact here:
https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/toe-awards-grants-for-species-recording

Together, we can help nature recover. 💚

The grant from TOE was funded by Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre Recorders Grant Scheme.

23/06/2026

Tackley Heath pond is at least 250 years old according to maps dating back to the 1800s.

In just the last 20 years the decline in wildlife in and around the pond has been staggering.

In a survey recently a species listed as vulnerable to extinction on the 2025 Great Britain vascular plant red list, Bladder Sedge, has been found within the pond.

Tackley Parish Council have been awarded a grant to restore the pond and with the help of Adam Bows of OxEcology will sensitively manage the pond back to it's former glory.

Read more https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/tackley-heath-pond-restoration-project/.

The grant from TOE is funded by Grundon Waste Management Ltd through the Landfill Communities Fund

17/06/2026

🌿 Funding nature-based solutions in Oxfordshire

Through our Local Environment Fund, we are supporting practical, locally led projects that tackle both the climate and nature crises.

One key focus is peat creation and fen restoration – helping to rebuild habitats that store carbon, support wildlife, and improve water management across the county.

By funding this work, we’re helping to:

✅ Restore and create peat-forming habitats
✅ Bring degraded fens back into good condition
✅ Support land managers to deliver lasting environmental benefits
✅ Strengthen local climate action

Want to learn more about why this work matters?

🔗 https://www.trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/peat-creation-and-fen-restoration-for-carbon-sequestration/

💬 Contact us if you're doing this kind of work in Oxfordshire and need funding

Thanks to Grundon Waste Management Ltd for funding the projects discussed in our blog through the Landfill Communities Fund.

15/06/2026

Is your not-for-profit organisation working up a project to restore nature or connect communities to the nature around them in Oxfordshire or to record species in Oxfordshire or Berkshire ? If so, make a note that the deadline for the next grant panel for grants from Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment will be 6th July 2026.

Please do make sure that you have contacted our offices before you apply to check that your project will be eligible - we love to chat through potential projects and see the sites where you are working.

DM us right now in case your project might be eligible for a small grant with a faster turnaround !

09/06/2026

🌿 Big changes for nature on council land in Oxfordshire 🌿

Local councils are strengthening their approach to nature recovery on the land they manage. This is creating new opportunities to restore habitats, support wildlife, and improve green spaces for communities on Council land.

This reflects a wider county commitment to reversing biodiversity loss and delivering the Oxfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, helping create a more connected and resilient landscape.

💡 What does this mean for you?

There are growing opportunities for not-for-profits, community groups, and local organisations to deliver projects that enhance nature locally.

✅ Habitat restoration
✅ Species recovery
✅ Community-led nature projects

👉 You could be eligible for funding through the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE).
📞 Call TOE to talk through your ideas and find out if you are eligible for funding. Early conversations can help turn ideas into successful projects.

Let’s work together to bring nature back across Oxfordshire 💚

Read more : https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/oxfordshire-councils-change-policy-on-nature-recovery-on-council-land/

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