Archive for April 2022

To celebrate the importance of our hedgerows CPRE has developed the ‘Hedgerow Detective’ lesson plans in collaboration with Countryside Classroom. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils, children will learn about:the importance of hedgerows and how they help the environment;the animals and plants that live in hedgerows.To download the resources visit Classroom Resources. ‘Hedgerow Detective’…

CPRE Oxfordshire has huge concerns about the cumulative impact of three separate giant warehouse developments proposed for countryside surrounding Junction 10 of the M40. These developments are planned for rural sites, with critical loss of green fields and serious impact on a number of villages including Baynards Green, Fritwell, Ardley, Middleton Stoney and Heyford Park…

Planning is being sought for a solar farm near Burcot, South Oxfordshire – a 57 hectare site in the Oxford Green Belt. The site is just a short distance from the controversial 123 hectare site at Nuneham Courtenay that was recently granted permission. CPRE Oxfordshire oppose the application. It is within the Oxford Green Belt…