Latest news: The main OCV web site is now www.ocv.org.uk
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The Oxford Conservation Volunteers is a voluntary organisation which has been carrying out practical work conserving the wildlife and traditional landscape of the Oxford area since 1977. The group organises work parties every weekend and undertakes a wide variety of nature conservation work. This can range from the traditional craft of hedgelaying to the thoroughly modern practice of fence building; from creating new hedges by tree planting to conserving chalk grassland habitats by scrub clearance.
These tasks are undertaken for a number of clients such as the Oxford Preservation Trust, local authorities, English Nature, the Woodland Trust and other organisations concerned with preserving the environment. We are one of about a thousand local nature conservation groups affiliated to the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV).
Each Sunday's task is led by an experienced volunteer, who is responsible for liaising with the client and ensuring that the work is completed to the required standard. The task leader also ensures that new volunteers understand the purpose of the work and how to use the tools safely.
We are always interested in taking on new projects. Maybe the OCV could work for you?
Leaders: Download the Task Report here.
Funded by a number of groups including:
