Our strategy shares our plans for the future
What we do
It has never been more critical to provide access to green space and to engage people deeply with nature – both for their own wellbeing and to inspire action to protect the natural world for the future.
Demonstrate
We care for and improve the spaces we manage for sustainability, biodiversity and to support healthy communities.
Engage
We engage and inspire people with the environment, empowering us all to make change happen for people and the planet
Influence
We influence decision makers so that more people can access and engage with diverse green spaces.
Our projects
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Wild Waste
The Wild Waste Show was an educational roadshow visiting schools and community groups in Oxfordshire to raise awareness of the problems caused by waste and how we can act to make a difference. -
Connecting Naturally
In 2010, Earth Trust launched the Connecting Naturally project to help connect urban families with the natural world. -
Walking in nature
Walking in nature to overcome loneliness and improve mental health and wellbeing. -
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
Working in collaboration with the Environment Agency to advise on environmental, climate and human health benefits of this major scheme. -
Biodiversity Offsetting at Bushey Bank
Earth Trust signed the UK’s first formal biodiversity offsetting agreement in 2013, demonstrating how new partnerships can enable growth in business and improve the natural environment. -
Delve into history and uncover the stories from our past
We welcome back DigVentures for a series of archaeological digs ahead of the Gateway project. -
River of Life II project aims
We are delighted to announce an exciting new project to revive and create natural riverside wetland systems and increase biodiversity. -
River of Life I
Earth Trust partnered with the Environment Agency to implement an ambitious wetland habitat creation project on the banks of the Thames. -
River of Life Objectives
Wetland habitat creation, Access and engagement, Improvements for fish populations & Enhanced ecosystem services. -
Providing for pollinators
Bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinators are a vital part of our ecosystems but they're under serious threat. At Earth Trust Farm we're demonstrating how pollinator numbers can be improved, without compromising food production. -
Farmland Bird Conservation
Farmland birds indicate the quality of the agricultural environment as they sit near the top of the food chain. -
Ponds for Wildlife
Little Wittenham Wood is home to one the country’s most significant populations of great crested newts and in 2012 we created new ponds for them to breed in.