Although access to the Woods is free, we are always grateful for donations towards the costs of their upkeep and to help fund innovative or specialist projects.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee and recognise its significant contribution since the 1940s, Wytham Woods was named one of the 70 ancient woodlands acknowledged under The Queen’s Green Canopy project. And while our roots are in the past, we are always growing into the future. That’s why we’re excited to reveal our plan to plant a new woodland by the northwest corner of the Woods, located between the Thames and the current woodland boundary. Bear Wood, named after the hill which rises up alongside, will have a vital role in the future of Wytham and its surrounding environment, which includes extracting and storing carbon dioxide from the air and providing a habitat for a wealth of wildlife.
We have now planted all the trees for the season, and have created and installed bug hotels, ready for the insects this year. We will also be putting up information signage and photo posts shortly to help improve visitor experience.
You can still donate towards the Bear Wood project and Wytham Woods' ongoing support for educational and public events. For example, £250 could enable a local school to visit Wytham Woods.
Any surplus donations will go towards the expansion of our monitoring activities into Bear Wood. This will include putting up new Chronolog posts and bee boxes. Funds will also go towards interpretive panels, where necessary, and general site care as the new woodland is established.
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